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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Vestas Wind Systems?

71% 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 (73) , Lead Engineer (60) , Assistant Lead Engineer (56) , Service Technician (49) , Wind Turbine Technician (49) , Specialist (48) , Manager (46) , Production Worker (41) , Technician (32) , Production (30) , Software Engineer (26) , Field Service Technician (25) , 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 225 reviews)); "Good benefits and retirement plan" ((in 189 reviews)); "Culture is good and very good for aspiring candidates" ((in 138 reviews)); "Pay was good and decent but employees/workers don’t make a lot" ((in 98 reviews)); "Approximately 23% of the people you work with are great people that want to succeed and act as a team." ((in 65 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 81 reviews)); "Poor job security No promotion" ((in 41 reviews)); "The leadership on sites can be poor." ((in 35 reviews)); "Low salaries and no bonuses for operations" ((in 33 reviews)); "frequent Layoffs to reduce number of people" ((in 31 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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3.6

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,435 total reviews)

Henrik Andersen

74% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Vestas Wind Systems has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,435 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vestas Wind Systems 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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2K reviews

3.0

Jun 16, 2026

Unstable

Assistant lead engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Low pressure, major player in industry

Cons

Constant organizational changes and layoffs. Lack of leadership and slow decision making. Very complex organization with no clear role definition. No carrier opportunities as most of the positions are in DK (no internal relocation) or India.

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."

4.0

Jun 14, 2026

Good team and interesting projects, but poor management

Software development engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good team, work-life balance Interesting project

Cons

Management doesn’t know how to communicate, there are some really awful managers. But your peers are great persons.

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