Is National Vision a good company to work for?

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 .

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

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

"Very philanthropic and good benefits" ((in 61 reviews)); "Great people and will give you a pair of glasses and discounts" ((in 34 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 21 reviews)); "good work/life balance" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"pay is low for hourly and hard to retain" ((in 87 reviews)); "12 hour nights bad manager" ((in 24 reviews)); "Long hours and weekend hours" ((in 19 reviews)); "New employees brought in with no training and given position." ((in 17 reviews)); "Salary low for the amount of work" ((in 13 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

(917 total reviews)

Alex Wilkes

28% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

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National Vision has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 917 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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917 reviews

1.0

May 27, 2016

Sales associate

Anonymous employee

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Pros

Moving up can be available soon since most people don't stay

Cons

Commission is super low. Raises aren't easy to get. Management is pretty bad they treat there associates like if it was back in high school gossip about each other. Hourly pay is low as well. You get hassled for not meeting the goals which ideally with so many people are unrealistic.

2.0

Apr 15, 2016

Managed Care Rep

Managed care representative

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CEO approval

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Pros

The company gives a great Christmas bonus every year depending on the profits for that year. Hours ranged between 8-5 or 9-6. You also get a free pair of glasses each year no limit on the cost or frame! Unsure of the benefits I opted out due to being covered under my spouse. My manager was a good manager. He also took calls and always helped you out.

Cons

The pay sucks! Started out at 11.60 an hour. The job supports retail stores so you don't work on Saturdays but you will be working the day before and after Christmas. This is a phone rep job.

3.0

Mar 20, 2016

Sales Associate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

+Diversity in staff and customers +Constantly working/day goes by faster +Contests (win badges for great customer service)

Cons

+Customers can be just downright rude +Management (depends who you get, who I had treated us like we were STUPID) +Little room for growth (hires eternally)

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