Does Calgary Stampede pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Calgary Stampede employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Calgary Stampede. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Calgary Stampede?

88% of Calgary Stampede employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Calgary Stampede 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Calgary Stampede?

Guest Ambassador (20) , Parking Attendant (17) , Gate Attendant (13) , Cashier (8) , Venue Services Attendant (8) , Line Cook (6) , Venue Services (6) , Administrative Assistant (5) , Cleaner (5) , Guest Service Ambassador (5) , Usher (5) , Stocker (4) , Busser/Runner (3) , Park Maintenance (3) , Sweeper (3)

What are the pros of working at Calgary Stampede according to real employee reviews?

"Met great people" ((in 25 reviews)); "The pay is decent" ((in 14 reviews)); "Friendly Staff" ((in 10 reviews)); "Good money in short period of time" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great management and fun people to work with." ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Calgary Stampede according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and constantly standing" ((in 18 reviews)); "Working at the Calgary Stampede was demanding and often required long hours and sacrifices." ((in 9 reviews)); "The F&B department consistently fails to meet basic quality and service standards, reflecting poor training, insufficient staffing, and a lack of accountability." ((in 3 reviews)); "Illegal, but upper Management turns a blind eye." ((in 3 reviews))

Calgary Stampede Reviews

3.8

88% would recommend to a friend

(219 total reviews)

Warren Connell

87% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

Calgary Stampede has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 219 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Calgary Stampede employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Arts, entertainment and recreation industry (3.9 stars).

Reviews by job title

219 reviews

5.0

2 Jun 2026

okay

Server/waiter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

has good management, but hard on the feet

Cons

doesn't give raises to the people who deserve it

4.0

9 May 2026

Great first job

Venue services

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

+ Build confidence in working as a team + Friendly + Being valued

Cons

- Stressful during peek hours

2.0

7 May 2026

Great experience but poor management and unpaid meetings

Ticket seller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Being part of the greatest outdoor show on earth.

Cons

Expected to attend a meeting everyday 15 minutes before your shift and not getting paid for it. Illegal, but upper Management turns a blind eye. Being yelled at but manager and ticket system ladies. Having ticket support ladies say just tell them off. They used words I am not allowed to include in my review - verse helping with an upset customer.

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