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?

70% 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, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vans?

Sales Associate (1152) , Retail Sales Associate (248) , Floor Supervisor (246) , Store Manager (140) , Assistant Manager (104) , 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 232 reviews)); "time job i've ever had! made some connections with great coworkers and really enjoyed working there even through challenges" ((in 166 reviews)); "Great Company and Culture." ((in 131 reviews)); "Fun work environment and clientele." ((in 102 reviews)); "The benefits offered through VF (Vans parent company) are great!" ((in 72 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 288 reviews)); "bad management and not a lot of incentives" ((in 141 reviews)); "No Hours No Opportunity:" ((in 117 reviews)); "Store manager and assistant manager were sleeping together." ((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.

Vans reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(3,242 total reviews)

Kevin Bailey

57% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

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 3,242 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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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jan 11, 2025

Love the culture, hate the pay

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing people to work with and by far some of the best customer service I’ve seen. Training is great

Cons

Horrible pay, little to no bonuses even though they produce & discard so many shoe lines. Management team over worked with nothing to show for it.

4.0

Jan 10, 2025

First Job with a Fun Environment

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This was my first job back in 2006 so I'm sure it changed a lot since. but while working there here's the Pros: - Great Starting Job: Vans provided an excellent entry-level experience for someone new to the workforce. I gained valuable customer service skills and learned the basics of retail operations, which set a solid foundation for my career. - Fun Work Environment: The company culture was upbeat and casual, reflecting the brand’s cool and creative vibe. My coworkers were friendly, and it was easy to build camaraderie. -Employee Discount: Vans offered a generous employee discount, which was a big perk if you love the brand’s products. -Flexible Scheduling: The flexible hours made it easy to balance work with school or other commitments, which was a big plus as a younger employee. Might be obsolete now but that's how it was back then.

Cons

- Pay Could Be Higher: While the pay was fair for an entry-level position, it could feel a bit low considering the fast-paced retail environment during peak seasons. - Repetitive Tasks: Like most retail jobs, the work could become repetitive, especially during slower days. - Limited Growth Opportunities: Advancement opportunities were somewhat limited unless you were willing to stay long-term or transition to a full-time role. - Stressful During Peak Times: The holiday rush and back-to-school seasons could be stressful, with high customer traffic and demanding workloads.

4.0

Jan 9, 2025

Great place

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very active job lots of fun

Cons

gets exhausting after a long time

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