Is The Buckle a good company to work for?

The Buckle has an overall rating of 3.5 out of 5, based on over 2,390 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 54% of employees would recommend working at The Buckle to a friend and 49% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about The Buckle have been left by employees working as Store Manager , Floor Leader and Sales Representative .

Does The Buckle pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, The Buckle employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at The Buckle. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at The Buckle?

54% of The Buckle employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated The Buckle 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at The Buckle?

Sales Associate (402) , Assistant Manager (148) , Store Manager (89) , Sales Teammate (86) , Team Leader (83) , Retail Sales Associate (52) , Manager (44) , Leader In Training (42) , Sales and Management Intern (36) , Manager In Training (32) , Management Trainee (29) , Operations Manager (26) , Sales Floor Team Leader (25) , Floor Leader (20) , Sales (20)

What are the pros of working at The Buckle according to real employee reviews?

"Merchandise the store yourself based of sell through..flexible hours...great benefits...meet great people..building clients that appreciate you..manage a department and micromanage...great product" ((in 131 reviews)); "Great benefits and enjoyed my time with the company!" ((in 54 reviews)); "Fun work environment to be in" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great culture and value!" ((in 51 reviews)); "the training is great" ((in 44 reviews))

What are the cons of working at The Buckle according to real employee reviews?

"Although the pay was low I stuck with it because I was good at my job." ((in 169 reviews)); "Terrible managers to put it nicely." ((in 92 reviews)); "low pay and commission based" ((in 75 reviews)); "Long hours and hard if you're not a people person" ((in 66 reviews)); "Unrealistic expectations and no work/life balance" ((in 60 reviews))

What are employees saying about The Buckle layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed The Buckle locations?

Kearney , Dallas , Houston , Oklahoma City , Orlando , Nashville , Columbus , Omaha , College Station , Lubbock , Saint Louis , Grand Rapids , Lincoln , Austin , Denver , Savannah , Chicago , Colorado Springs , Las Vegas , Jacksonville , Atlanta , Kansas City , Fort Worth , Pittsburgh , Tampa , Bloomington , Salt Lake City , Novi , Albuquerque , Minneapolis

The Buckle reviews

3.5

54% would recommend to a friend

(2,291 total reviews)

Dennis H. Nelson

80% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Senior management

3.3

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Work/Life balance

The Buckle has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,291 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The The Buckle employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

2.0

Jun 25, 2012

Could be so much better

Leader in training

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee Discount, Flexible Schedule, Bonus Structure for Store Managers, Great Products, etc. Most of the store level employees are great people.

Cons

Poor management at store level, low pay, horrible training, unrealistic sales expectations, etc. The only thing I can honestly say I have learned, is what not to do.

1.0

Nov 22, 2011

you only mean something to the company if your numbers are extremely high

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

getting 40% off their clothes but over time it still gets expensive. Most of the employees are fun to work with.

Cons

even when the store is slow you are still held reliable to make your numbers. management constantly breathes down your neck to add more items even if it is irritating your guest

5.0

Oct 16, 2011

The Buckle is the best retail store I've ever worked for, aside from fluctuating hours.

Sales teammate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The discount is generally 40% off all merchandise; You "control" your hourly pay. With commission you can make around 10-$15 an hour or more; VERY understanding of school/personal schedule; Very fun environment, but make sure you get your job done; When business is slow, and there are no projects, you can try on clothes or new products. Super fun place to work if you can handle the high paced environment.

Cons

sometimes the discount puts a minor dent in the very EXPENSIVE brands we sell ($100 shirt is still $60, or $150 jeans are still $90); If you can't sell an outfit an hour, expect to get your hours severely cut or even laid off; For entry level associates, they real you in during back to school/holiday seasons with 30+ hours a week. But between these seasons (when business is slower) I've gotten anywhere from 4-10 hours and I'm looking for a second job now due to the sudden cut of hours; Also, if you don't have open availability you will be scheduled less (as with any job). You MUST have EXCEPTIONAL communication skills with fellow employees or your sales will be sharked; You have to learn who will buy and who's just looking around or your check will suffer.

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Could be so much better

you only mean something to the company if your numbers are extremely high

The Buckle is the best retail store I've ever worked for, aside from fluctuating hours.

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