Does Vestas Wind Systems pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Vestas Wind Systems employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Vestas Wind Systems. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Vestas Wind Systems?

72% of Vestas Wind Systems employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Vestas Wind Systems 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vestas Wind Systems?

Engineer (102) , Project Manager (74) , Lead Engineer (60) , Assistant Lead Engineer (56) , Service Technician (49) , Wind Turbine Technician (49) , Specialist (48) , Manager (46) , Production Worker (41) , Technician (33) , Production (30) , Field Service Technician (26) , Software Engineer (26) , Production Operative (24) , Mechanical Engineer (21)

What are the pros of working at Vestas Wind Systems according to real employee reviews?

"good work life balance with 14 days on 14 days off shifts when working on an SOV" ((in 231 reviews)); "Good benefits and condition." ((in 187 reviews)); "Culture is good and very good for aspiring candidates" ((in 140 reviews)); "Pay was good and decent but employees/workers don’t make a lot" ((in 100 reviews)); "Approximately 23% of the people you work with are great people that want to succeed and act as a team." ((in 63 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Vestas Wind Systems according to real employee reviews?

"Low salary for trainee jobs (but comparable to others of same tier in Portugal);" ((in 75 reviews)); "Poor job security No promotion" ((in 39 reviews)); "Low salaries and no bonuses for operations" ((in 35 reviews)); "frequent Layoffs to reduce number of people" ((in 35 reviews)); "The leadership on sites can be poor." ((in 35 reviews))

What are employees saying about Vestas Wind Systems layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Vestas Wind Systems locations?

Portland , Brighton , Windsor , Pueblo , Denver , Houston , Oklahoma City , Fort Collins , New York , Rio Vista , Louisville , Chicago , Mojave , Maryville , Colorado Springs , Greeley , Wichita , Boston , Remote , Montfort , Billings , Lyford , Fowler , Matheson , Greenfield , Ogden , Iowa City , Spokane , Kulm , Thornton

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3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(482 total reviews)

Henrik Andersen

74% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

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3.0

Jul 7, 2026

Good benefits but long hours and weak management support

Lead technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits and bonus options

Cons

Long hours, little to no help from upper management, lacks competitive pay

3.0

Jun 14, 2026

OK pay and work-life balance, but isn't the best work environment

Wind turbine technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

OK pay good work-life balance

Cons

Salaries are 30% below market value, with no progression paths after three years of service. Management is highly selective on task delegation, leading to unfair workloads and favoritism. Employee morale is low due to budget cuts and excessive pressure on technicians."

2.0

Jun 2, 2026

Higher salaries overshadowed by terrible management and no benefits

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Higher salary than average in certain teams

Cons

Absolutely horrific management, no benefits whatsoever, no company engagement

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