Is Vaco a good company to work for?

Vaco has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 1,749 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 6% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Vaco to a friend and 65% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Vaco have been left by employees working as Senior Accountant , Senior Consultant and Consultant .

Does Vaco pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Vaco employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Vaco. This rating has improved by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Vaco?

71% of Vaco employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Vaco 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vaco?

Content Analyst (95) , Recruiter (91) , Legal Assistant (49) , Content Moderator (47) , Content Reviewer (42) , Consultant (39) , Team Lead (23) , Director (20) , Project Manager (17) , Technical Recruiter (15) , Contractor (14) , Analyst (13) , Senior Accountant (13) , Account Manager (12) , Administrative Assistant (12)

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

"Great people that genuinely care about each other" ((in 100 reviews)); "And it's great to see how much care company leadership puts into keeping it a great culture." ((in 88 reviews)); "Great team and a free yourself mindset" ((in 53 reviews)); "Great work/life balance and work hard/play hard mentality." ((in 45 reviews)); "WFH Multicultural environment Nice coworkers Grow opportunities" ((in 26 reviews))

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

"Pay is the worst and no benefits." ((in 103 reviews)); "Poor management and communication throughout the company." ((in 52 reviews)); "The base salary is low" ((in 46 reviews)); "Manager was awful and had no prior managerial experience, many complaints were made and the company did nothing to properly address it so the person just stayed in their role." ((in 20 reviews)); "No 401k match until your 2nd year and it’s not that great." ((in 15 reviews))

What are employees saying about Vaco layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Vaco locations?

Austin , San Francisco , Mountain View , Nashville , San Jose , Walnut Creek , Brentwood , Atlanta , New York , Cincinnati , Memphis , Sunnyvale , Los Angeles , Palo Alto , Richmond , Raleigh , Columbus , Orlando , Tampa , Dallas , Irvine , Birmingham , Houston , San Diego , Phoenix , Indianapolis , San Ramon , Denver , Louisville , Kansas City

Vaco reviews

3.6

71% would recommend to a friend

(1,253 total reviews)

Brian Waller

81% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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Vaco has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 1,253 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vaco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Human Resources & Staffing industry (3.8 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

1.0

Feb 7, 2024

Awful experience

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good colleagues but low motivated

Cons

Really really low paid job

Vaco Response

2y

Thank you for bringing this concern to our attention. We are always open to further feedback to help improve the contract employee experience. Please contact us at feedback@vaco.com if we can be of further assistance.

2.0

Feb 6, 2024

It's a job

Content analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can log in for the day and log out in the comfort of my home

Cons

Management could be more clear/concise Could get paid more No upward mobility within company No PTO

Vaco Response

2y

Thank you for providing constructive feedback on your experience with us. We strive to create a welcoming and rewarding working environment. Please reach out to us at feedback@vaco.com with your information so that we can investigate your concerns further. Additionally, if there is anything else we can do to assist you in finding a better fit, please let us know.

5.0

Feb 6, 2024

Good place to work

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Account manager works well with employees

Cons

Placement too far to drive

Vaco Response

2y

Thank you for the feedback on your position with Vaco! If we can ever be of further assistance with your career goals please reach us at feedback@vaco.com.

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