Does Vans pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Vans employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Vans. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Vans?

71% of Vans employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Vans 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vans?

Sales Associate (1149) , Retail Sales Associate (248) , Floor Supervisor (246) , Store Manager (140) , Assistant Manager (103) , Assistant Store Manager (77) , Sales Lead (64) , Stock Supervisor (47) , Seasonal Sales Associate (35) , Supervisor (32) , Sales Assistant (29) , Vendedor (29) , ASM- Assistant Store Manager (28) , Sales Associate/Cashier (27) , Manager (26)

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

"The people you work with are great and fun to work with" ((in 236 reviews)); "time job i've ever had! made some connections with great coworkers and really enjoyed working there even through challenges" ((in 164 reviews)); "Great Company and Culture." ((in 125 reviews)); "Fun work environment and clientele." ((in 106 reviews)); "There are great benefits and 401k involve as well." ((in 75 reviews))

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

"Low pay for someone with experience and no real idea how long it will take to increase" ((in 283 reviews)); "bad management and not a lot of incentives" ((in 139 reviews)); "No Hours No Opportunity:" ((in 110 reviews)); "Managers are rude" ((in 67 reviews)); "Terrible upper management that has a profound affect on store managers." ((in 45 reviews))

What are employees saying about Vans layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(3,236 total reviews)

Kevin Bailey

57% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.2

Career opportunities

Vans has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 3,236 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vans employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews

4.0

May 25, 2026

Great atmosphere but limited hours available

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great atmosphere/vibe, co-workers are great.

Cons

Limited hours offered (less than 8 per week)

3.0

May 11, 2026

Great team culture but high stress and management pressure

Asistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team environment with a strong sense of community and self expression. The fast paced atmosphere helped me grow a lot in leadership, customer service, and multitasking skills while gaining experience in operations, merchandising, and coaching. The company also offers a fun culture, supportive coworkers, and a brand that is easy to feel passionate about representing.

Cons

The work environment can be extremely stressful during high traffic periods, especially in tourist-heavy locations where staffing and payroll do not always match the workload. Management expectations are high, and there is constant pressure around sales metrics, conversion, and task completion even during slower seasons. Communication and support can vary a lot depending on upper leadership, and burnout is common for long term employees balancing customer service, operations, shipment, and staffing challenges all at once.

5.0

May 6, 2026

Loved!

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone was so nice and the job was very fun! I miss it every day.

Cons

Sometimes I didn't like the shoe designs.

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