Question 1

Is National Vision a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

National Vision has an overall rating of 3.2 out of 5, based on over 940 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.

Question 2

Does National Vision pay their employees well?

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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 6% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at National Vision?

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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.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at National Vision?

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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 (12), Customer Service Representative (10), Unlicensed Optician (10), Optician/Sales (8)

Question 5

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

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"Very philanthropic and good benefits" ((in 66 reviews)); "Great people and will give you a pair of glasses and discounts" ((in 36 reviews)); "The company has a great culture and upper managment is supportive" ((in 29 reviews)); "National vision is a great company I work for they take care of their employees" ((in 19 reviews)); "good work/life balance" ((in 16 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"pay is low for hourly and hard to retain" ((in 89 reviews)); "12 hour nights bad manager" ((in 27 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)); "hours and salary was terrible" ((in 11 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about National Vision layoffs in 2026?

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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.

Question 8

What are the top reviewed National Vision locations?

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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

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