Does Bass Pro Shops pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Bass Pro Shops employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Bass Pro Shops. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Bass Pro Shops?

57% of Bass Pro Shops employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Bass Pro Shops 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Bass Pro Shops?

Sales Associate (251) , Cashier (102) , Retail Sales Associate (73) , Team Lead (63) , Customer Service Representative (53) , Outfitter (49) , Sales Associate/Cashier (49) , Customer Relations (35) , Fishing Sales Associate (35) , Retail Outfitter (34) , Manager (29) , Team Leader (29) , Group Sales Manager (24) , Front End Cashier (23) , Customer Service (22)

What are the pros of working at Bass Pro Shops according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and quality equipment" ((in 232 reviews)); "Great benefits and discounts." ((in 116 reviews)); "flexible and great coworkers who always help out" ((in 102 reviews)); "The hours are flexible and willing to work around school schedules." ((in 64 reviews)); "Fellow employees are great and fun" ((in 48 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Bass Pro Shops according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management as per usual" ((in 244 reviews)); "Not set time to work and pay is low" ((in 228 reviews)); "Managers do not do any labor nor help with any tasks even during busy times." ((in 83 reviews)); "Upper management is detached and they are still operating under the 'buddy system'." ((in 50 reviews)); "No Training but expect you to know everything." ((in 30 reviews))

What are employees saying about Bass Pro Shops redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Bass Pro Shops redundancy and their outlook for job security at Bass Pro Shops in 2026.

Bass Pro Shops Reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(2,681 total reviews)

John L. Morris

69% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (2,681 reviews)

Bass Pro Shops has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,681 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bass Pro Shops employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews

1.0

30 Jun 2026

5 star reviews are suspect

Team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fun co-workers, good 50% discount.

Cons

Simplest terms: I was there over a decade and zero co-workers would give Pro Bass 5 stars.

3.0

23 Jun 2026

Strong team culture but high-pressure environment and pay issues

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Bass Pro Shops has a strong team culture, and the people are one of the best parts of working here. I've had the opportunity to work with talented and supportive coworkers who are willing to collaborate and help each other succeed. The company also offers exposure to large-scale marketing initiatives and provides opportunities to work on a variety of projects across multiple channels and business areas.

Cons

The compensation and benefits package could be more competitive, especially when compared to similar marketing roles in the industry. Project timelines are often extremely aggressive, leaving little room for unexpected challenges and creating a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. While the work can be rewarding, the combination of tight deadlines and limited resources can make it difficult to maintain a healthy work-life balance at times.

4.0

22 Jun 2026

High responsibility but hard to balance priorities at times

Gun vault specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

High level of responsibility as subject matter expert on compliance matters.

Cons

Broader goals of the retail store can be hard to balance with the core responsibilities of the role.

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