Does Johnny Was pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Johnny Was employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Johnny Was. This rating has decreased by 11% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Johnny Was?

39% of Johnny Was employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Johnny Was 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Johnny Was?

Sales Associate (30) , Store Manager (13) , Retail Sales Associate (7) , Assistant Manager (5) , Assistant Store Manager (5) , Key Holder (4) , Manager (4) , Assistant Designer (2) , Keyholder (2) , Management (2) , Sales Associate - Stylist (2)

What are the pros of working at Johnny Was according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits, clothing allowance and commission." ((in 9 reviews)); "Pay is good!" ((in 8 reviews)); "Company is very accommodating, great work life balance" ((in 5 reviews)); "Company provides monthly incentives every month." ((in 4 reviews)); "The work environment is fun and colorful." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Johnny Was according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management, rude behavior, no accountability" ((in 8 reviews)); "Upper management is spread way too thin and as a result is unable to give the care and attention each store needs." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Johnny Was layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Johnny Was locations?

Los Angeles , Austin , New York , Naples , Atlanta , Carmel-by-the-Sea , East Rutherford , Plano , Long Beach , Newport Beach , Bellevue , Philadelphia , Miami , Palm Beach Gardens , Alpharetta , Birmingham , Chicago , Peru , Deer Park , Phoenix , Scottsdale , Dallas , Fort Worth , Spring , San Antonio , Nashville , Canoga Park , San Marino , Santa Monica , Camarillo

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Johnny Was

Johnny Was reviews

3.5

39% would recommend to a friend

(128 total reviews)

Rob Trauber

53% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Diversity & inclusion

2.7

Culture & values

2.6

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Johnny Was has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 128 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johnny Was employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

128 reviews

2.0

May 28, 2026

Learning opportunities exist, but no growth. It's fashion.

Associate designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many different categories and opportunities to learn Decent PTO 15 days after 1 year Summer Fridays (at will of leadership) I would recommend coming to this company at a senior level. I would not recommend working here longer then 2 or 3 years as an assistant or even an associate. The expectations are lower for new hires, especially at more senior levels, take advantage of it if you can.

Cons

Little to no job growth Barely any wage increase per year or through promotion Poor leadership Extremely Disorganized Toxic work place and management culture Poor work life balance with many teams expected to overtime with no extra pay

1.0

May 28, 2026

Beautiful office but toxic culture from management

Assistant designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The office was really pretty

Cons

The senior designer liked pitting people against each other and fostered a toxic work environment

4.0

May 6, 2026

Great work-life balance but unprofessional higher-ups

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Schedule was great work life balance, assistant manager was the best!

Cons

Unprofessionalism from higher ups( area manager)

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Jobs at Johnny Was

Luxury Retail Stylist

Luxury Retail Sales Associate (Full Time) Greenvale, NY