Does Zara pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zara employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zara. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Zara?

51% of Zara employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Zara 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zara?

Sales Associate (2395) , Sales Assistant (1674) , Cashier (555) , Vendedor (431) , Sales Associate/Cashier (398) , Retail Sales Associate (394) , Vendeur (286) , Visual Merchandiser (263) , Dependiente (222) , Vendeuse (212) , Retail Sales Assistant (189) , Dependiente Tienda (184) , Stock Associate (153) , Sales (150) , Retail Assistant (140)

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

"The pay was good but not enough for amount of work they put on The 25% discount" ((in 647 reviews)); "Most people are nice and friendly to work with" ((in 355 reviews)); "Salary was good and retail" ((in 284 reviews)); "coworkers are nice and accessible to get to" ((in 271 reviews)); "Nice environment and colleagues" ((in 244 reviews))

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

"Poor management in Zara as everyday need to do tidy up job till late and no ot claimable" ((in 1043 reviews)); "not all of them of course but most of the managers are rude and pretty distanced with employees." ((in 612 reviews)); "Long hours on your feet: at the end of your shift your body will ache" ((in 380 reviews)); "No training just expect you to know how to do things a lot so when you do things wrong it bothers a lot of people" ((in 139 reviews)); "You have no work life balance what's so ever u les u r in big store maybe" ((in 106 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Zara locations?

Buenos Aires , Rosario , Avellaneda , Tortuguitas , La Plata , Pilar , Martínez , Boulogne , San Isidro , Salta , San Nicolas

Zara reviews

3.3

51% would recommend to a friend

(9,538 total reviews)

Mr. Óscar García Maceiras

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

Zara has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 9,538 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zara 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

10K reviews

3.0

Sep 2, 2025

Stressful place

Sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get a lot of hours if you wanted to and great discount.

Cons

Found it a very toxic place to work at.

2.0

Sep 2, 2025

Not valued

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible Schedule (mostly), commission based on the sales of the overall team

Cons

most of the managers will not be flexible with your needs, will be forced to work even though you've informed you cannot. No one from the management will care about you

4.0

Sep 2, 2025

Good

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Zara has been a fast-paced and rewarding experience. The team is energetic and diverse, and there's always something new happening on the shop floor. I’ve gained valuable skills in customer service, merchandising, and time management. The staff discount is a great perk, and the brand’s focus on style keeps things exciting. If you’re passionate about fashion and thrive in a busy environment, Zara is a solid place to grow.

Cons

Working at Zara has its ups and downs. The fast-paced environment keeps you on your toes, and you learn a lot about customer service, fashion trends, and teamwork. The staff discount is a nice perk, and the brand itself is stylish and globally recognized. However, the workload can be intense, especially when the store is understaffed. Scheduling isn’t always consistent, and management communication could be better. It’s a good place to gain retail experience, but it can be demanding both physically and mentally.

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