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

Mar 31, 2018

Product tester

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great products that have withstood the test of time.

Cons

The merchandise lacks innovation. The styles haven't changed much since the company's advent.

4.0

Nov 3, 2015

Know what you're getting into

Category manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Vans culture and heritage is amazing. Fantastic mix of "family owned" vibe but with perks of a large corporation. CEO is a top notch leader. Travel opportunities are great.

Cons

Divisions are drastically different. Footwear and marketing offer dream opportunities. Apparel is a nightmare and Retail is hit or miss. The larger this company gets, the more corporate and political it feels.

2.0

Jan 21, 2019

Great People, But Poor Vision and Old Management

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Nice culture - Laid back environment - Fun industry - Discounts on company products - Good work/life balance overall - Skatepark

Cons

- Lack of mid-long term vision - Zero learning and no growth opportunities - Senior Management (VPs and some directors) are stale and not challenged. They live in their comfort zone. Many of them have been here for a long time and really lack experience, they are not able to see things differently or to bring anything new on the table. - Lack on innovation on every level - Talent retention is not a focus here - Nepotism and favoritism are definitely noticeable

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