Valero reviews

4.2

80% would recommend to a friend

(772 total reviews)
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Lane Riggs

71% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

Valero has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 772 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Valero employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Energy, Mining & Utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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772 reviews
5.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great Pay: Very high starting pay no matter what level. Great Benefits: 100% Benefits paid (Dental, medical, vision, etc.) Generous Bonus: Always exceed 100% (Avg 175%) Safety: One of the best employers who actually care about safety not just a buzzword.

Cons

Work life balance: Turnarounds can last months and usually required 24/7 coverage from almost all departments. However this is any oil & gas company. Lack of direction: All refineries work independently it seems. No one refinery does things the same. Growth in Company: Company advancement seems to be "who you know". Limited Locations: If you are wanting to get out of the Midwest, only Memphis and Wilmington remain.

1.0
Jan 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing good to report from my experience

Cons

No work life balance. Pay is stagnant

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