Does Checkered Flag pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Checkered Flag employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Checkered Flag. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Checkered Flag?

57% of Checkered Flag employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Checkered Flag 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Checkered Flag?

Product Specialist (24) , Lot Attendant (4) , Automotive Technician (3) , Customer Service Advisor (3) , Manager (3) , Operations (3) , Technician (3) , Assistant Service Manager (2) , Elite Product Specialist (2) , Management (2) , Sales (2) , Sales Associate (2) , Sales Representative (2) , Service Valet (2)

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

"good hours and good pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great benefits for workers as well as low stress environment." ((in 4 reviews)); "Fun work environment, competitive pay" ((in 3 reviews)); "The first thing you think of when you hear local owned and family operated would mean they generally take care of their employees." ((in 3 reviews))

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

"Long hours... Ups and Downs...." ((in 16 reviews)); "Nothing, this place is awful, management is awful." ((in 5 reviews)); "Money was good, but when you add up the hours you work to get there, it becomes less desirable." ((in 3 reviews)); "Store hours could be reduced for better work life balance." ((in 3 reviews)); "Some managers expect you to work every day and take no time off" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Checkered Flag locations?

Virginia Beach , Newport News , Norfolk , Portsmouth

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Checkered Flag reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(106 total reviews)

Steve Snyder

75% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Checkered Flag has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 106 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Checkered Flag employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

106 reviews

4.0

Aug 13, 2025

Great place to work!

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredible HR Team. Constantly implementing policies to create an environment that supports the employees and fosters a positive culture!

Cons

Most roles are 100% onsite

5.0

Jul 3, 2025

Great place to grow and succeed!

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive leadership team that values employee input and growth Positive and collaborative work environment—my coworkers feel like family Opportunities to advance within the company and take on new challenges Strong focus on customer service and doing things the right way. We believe in supporting the local community as well with volunteer opportunities offered every month. Benefits - competitive pay, employee events (picnic, quarterly celebrations and a chance to win a trip every year!), paid volunteer hours.

Cons

The automotive industry is fast paced, it can be challenging for those who prefer slower days.

1.0

Jun 28, 2025

On the fence of whether I should stay

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers are the only thing that make the job worth it sometimes You can learn a lot and it’s a good way to get your foot in the door Overtime even when you don’t want it

Cons

Pay is terrible Management keeps proving they don’t know who works or don’t care No foreman Service manager without foreman can’t manage entire department No in-house HR Lack of communication It takes ten weeks to get anything done

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