

Diverse employees at L.L. Bean have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at L.L. Bean have rated Outlook, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
L.L. Bean employees are 24% more likely to recommend L.L. Bean as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at L.L. Bean is rated highly by 255 employees, across various culture dimensions. L.L. Bean employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting L.L. Bean’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Lewiston, ME. See below in detail how working at L.L. Bean was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at L.L. Bean is rated B
Last updated 14 days ago
L.L. Bean ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 279 L.L. Bean employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping L.L. Bean improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They make you feel valued.
What did you like most about the interview process?The company actually allows a phone interview !
What makes you most happy at work?Physical challenges and solving process conundrums.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?It was a group interview. Very goofy and it was clear that they were just looking to hire everyone. They just needed bodies to help get the new store together.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?It was a group interview. Super goofy with these dumb team building exercises. It was embarrassing to be a part of
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Let us do our jobs without hovering over us and talking in our earpiece all day.
"LL Bean is a is a privately held, family-owned company that specializes in clothing and outdoor recreation equipment."
At L.L.Bean, we design products that make it easier for families of all kinds to spend time outside together. Join us and Be an Outsider.
| Headquarter | Freeport, ME United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | global.llbean.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1912 |
| Company Status | Private |
L.L. Bean competitors include Patagonia, Cabela's, IceBreaker, and DICK'S Sporting Goods. L.L. Bean ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how L.L. Bean compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

255 employees at L.L. Bean have reviewed L.L. Bean across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 14 days ago.
Overall, the 255 L.L. Bean employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at L.L. Bean are pleased with their total compensation at L.L. Bean, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at L.L. Bean are pleased with their team. 255 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at L.L. Bean are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at L.L. Bean believe the environment at L.L. Bean is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at L.L. Bean is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at L.L. Bean work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at L.L. Bean are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining L.L. Bean is that the company was prepared on their first day. L.L. Bean employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of L.L. Bean's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 13 L.L. Bean employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 10 have said yes.
Stephen’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Lewiston, ME. L.L. Bean’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees identified with Other ethnicities, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees in the Marketing department. However, African American/Black employees, employees with Entry Level experience, and employees in the Product department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to L.L. Bean’s competitors, Stephen Smith ranks right above Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario. Under Smith’s leadership, L.L. Bean employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Happiness. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where L.L. Bean could stand to see real improvement.
The L.L. Bean Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Stephen Smith, VP Marketing & International Nick Wilkoff, and Vice President - Audit and Security Shelly Bartlett
Stephen Smith CEO / President
Stephen Smith serves as the CEO / President of L.L. Bean.
Nick Wilkoff VP Marketing & International
Nick Wilkoff serves as the VP Marketing & International of L.L.Bean. Nick started at L.L.Bean in April of 2018. Nick is... read more
Shelly Bartlett Vice President - Audit and Security
Shelly Bartlett serves as the Vice President - Audit and Security of L.L.Bean. Shelly started at L.L.Bean in August of... read more
Andrew Marianski Vice President of Finance and Strategic Planning
Andrew Marianski serves as the Vice President of Finance and Strategic Planning of L.L.Bean. Andrew started at L.L.Bean... read more
Martha Cyr VP - Human Resources
Martha Cyr serves as the VP - Human Resources of L.L. Bean.
Greg Elder Vice President Retail / L.L.Bean for Business / Outdoor Discovery Programs
Greg Elder serves as the Vice President Retail / L.L.Bean for Business / Outdoor Discovery Programs of L.L.Bean. Greg... read more
Brad Matson VP Brand Communications
Brad Matson serves as the VP Brand Communications of L.L. Bean.
Greg Gorman Senior Managing Photo Art Director
Greg Gorman serves as the Senior Managing Photo Art Director of L.L.Bean. Greg started at L.L.Bean in July of 2007. Greg... read more
How much do people at L.L. Bean get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at L.L. Bean is $119,726, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,308, or $56 per hour.
At L.L. Bean, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $210,806 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,522 annually. Average L.L. Bean salaries by department include: Business Development at $113,410, Legal at $156,276, Operations at $111,977, and HR at $110,980. Half of L.L. Bean salaries are above $117,308.
160 employees at L.L. Bean rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 474 ratings) while 150 employees at L.L. Bean rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 160 ratings).
Salaries contributed from L.L. Bean employees include job titles like Project Manager- Tech, Designer, Technical Support, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from L.L. Bean employees.
Last updated 15 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $290k | $290k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at L.L. Bean score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing L.L. Bean in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at L.L. Bean across various culture dimensions.
L.L. Bean's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is L.L. Bean's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. L.L. Bean's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

No Recent Jobs found for L.L. Bean on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably
In 2019, L.L. Bean applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
Sales | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Communications | 25% | |
All Industries | 25% |
Candidates By Location
Jefferson City | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Burlington | 25% | |
Itasca | 25% | |
Other | 25% |
Who is the CEO of L.L. Bean?
L.L. Bean CEO is Stephen Smith, their score by employees is 77
What is L.L. Bean eNPS?
The eNPS for L.L. Bean is 24
What is the salary for SysAdmin in L.L. Bean?
SysAdmin average salary in the US is 88k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in L.L. Bean?
The average salaries for Marketing in L.L. Bean is 123k
Who are L.L. Bean competitors?
L.L. Bean main competitors are Patagonia, Cabela's, IceBreaker, DICK'S Sporting Goods