Is National Vision a good company to work for?

National Vision has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 939 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 46% of employees would recommend working at National Vision to a friend and 43% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about National Vision have been left by employees working as District Manager , General Manager and Optometrist .

Does National Vision pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, National Vision employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at National Vision. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at National Vision?

46% of National Vision employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated National Vision 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Vision?

General Manager (123) , Optometrist (57) , Optician (45) , Sales Associate (44) , District Manager (29) , Assistant Manager (27) , Store Manager (25) , Optometric Technician (23) , Licensed Optician (20) , Receptionist (16) , Manager (15) , Lab Technician (11) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Unlicensed Optician (10) , Optician/Sales (8)

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

"Great benefit package!" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great people and will give you a pair of glasses and discounts" ((in 33 reviews)); "The company has a great culture and upper managment is supportive" ((in 28 reviews)); "National vision is a great company I work for they take care of their employees" ((in 22 reviews)); "Some friendly coworkers" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"low pay and drama b" ((in 86 reviews)); "Also a lie, you'll end up in trouble from corporate and your managers will throw you under the bus." ((in 25 reviews)); "Long hours and weekend hours" ((in 19 reviews)); "The tools are disgusting the raises are way to low the management and training is terrible I don't recommend working here unless you have no other choice" ((in 16 reviews)); "no work life balance in general" ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about National Vision layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed National Vision locations?

Duluth , Lawrenceville , Miami , Atlanta , Chicago , Los Angeles , Houston , Orlando , San Diego , Phoenix , Plano , New York , Charlotte , Dallas , Tampa , Detroit , Texas City , San Antonio , Indianapolis , Columbus , Colorado Springs , Aurora , Seattle , Philadelphia , Jacksonville , Mobile , Salt Lake City , Richmond , Saint Louis , Plattsburgh

National Vision reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(916 total reviews)

Alex Wilkes

28% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Senior management

National Vision has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 916 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The National Vision employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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916 reviews

2.0

Dec 26, 2015

WORST OPTICAL COMPANY I' VE WORKED FOR

Store manager/optician

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Pay is on the higher end of the pay scale when compared to other companies I have looked at. Most other companies are $5 or lower per hour. Decent Health Insurance

Cons

There are SO many Cons... 1. Training is horrible: from how the books are formatted to the Management Training Classes in Atlanta ! There is no follow through or support for new managers even though training staff said they would 2. The District Managers do nothing other than push Store Managers HARD to meet ALL sales goals - They exist only to push push push sales,,,thats it !! I was actually written up (PIP) for not meeting all sales goals last Period. (never been written up for anything my whole life) DM management style is to intimidate you into meeting goals. DMs have no optical experience...comet to think of it,,, neither does anyone else ! They allow a new sales assoc. to check in glasses without any optical experience and unable to use a lensometor. Anyone can measure for a prog or bifocal and not have any clue as how to do it. Management is run very poorly !

1.0

Nov 7, 2019

Stay away if you want to stay sane.

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None that I can think of.

Cons

This place was such a disappointment. They foster a culture of no loyalty while smiling right at your face and it starts at the top. You can work as hard as you can and deliver amazing results for years and management will set you up for failure to cover their own butt. Dont trust a word they say. Trust me, keep on looking for a job because this place is not worth the effort of even printing your resume. Take a look at how diverse of a leadership team they have. They think that jim crow laws are still in effect because you have to go down 3 levels of management before you can even find the first colored person. If you want to feel like your appreciated for the work you do and your skin color doesnt matter, keep on looking for better opportunities.

National Vision Response

6y

Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear about your unpleasant experience during your tenure with us. National Vision strives to create a positive, inclusive, work environment; free from harassment, discrimination, or hostility. We value your feedback and would like the opportunity to speak with you to obtain additional information. Please feel free to contact us at NVI-employeerelations@nationalvision.com. Again, thank you for your feedback.

2.0

Jun 29, 2015

Store Manager

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

More than normal paid time off. Including holidays vacation and sick time.

Cons

Upper managers care only for their numbers and not about the people who work for them. At one time this was a good company to work for but no more. They have become a place to avoid as they have become impersonal and not to be questioned. The regional and district managers have been replaced and bought in to the Culture of Blame that was so popular at Lenscrafters.

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