Is Vanguard a good company to work for?

Vanguard has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 6,995 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 68% of employees would recommend working at Vanguard to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Vanguard have been left by employees working as Application-Engineer , Software Developer I and Applications Engineer .

Does Vanguard pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Vanguard employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Vanguard. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Vanguard?

68% of Vanguard employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Vanguard 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vanguard?

Client Relationship Associate (339) , Client Service Representative (184) , Financial Advisor (155) , Client Relationship Specialist (141) , Project Manager (95) , Manager (92) , Client Service Associate (84) , Software Engineer (82) , Customer Service Representative (69) , Software Developer (68) , Analyst (65) , Brokerage Associate (63) , Processing Associate (58) , Brokerage Investment Professional (49) , Retirement Specialist (47)

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

"Great benefits for medical vison and dental" ((in 1043 reviews)); "I’ve always felt supported by my managers and they’ve all encouraged a good work/life balance." ((in 567 reviews)); "It has a laid back atmosphere and the people that I work with are great." ((in 507 reviews)); "Great culture and ethics" ((in 381 reviews)); "Licenses and training is good" ((in 148 reviews))

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

"Pay is low for simular roles elsewhere and they try to sell you on how the market is to get a bonus." ((in 557 reviews)); "The only downside is the low salary and it is harder to move up the ladder." ((in 229 reviews)); "Managers have no choice but to drink the koolaid and play along or they are gone." ((in 149 reviews)); "Crew engagement is spiraling out of control and senior leadership seems to be apathetic with understanding why." ((in 86 reviews)); "At times there is a disconnect between upper management and mid to senior level views." ((in 75 reviews))

What are employees saying about Vanguard layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Vanguard locations?

Malvern , Scottsdale , Charlotte , Philadelphia , Phoenix , Valley Forge , Wayne , Dallas , Plano , New York , King of Prussia , Newtown Square , Paoli , Chicago , West Chester , Phila , Norfolk , Malverne , Washington , Houston , San Francisco , Colorado Springs , Denver , Devon , Penn , Pittsburgh , Boston , Atlanta , Brooklyn , Austin

Vanguard reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(6,304 total reviews)

Salim Ramji

76% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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Vanguard has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,304 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vanguard employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

6K reviews

1.0

Dec 6, 2016

Financial Analyst

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

PTO, benefits, and that's about it

Cons

Salaries are not even close to being competitive, there is zero incentive to go above and beyond, very much of a don't rock the boat mentality

3.0

Jan 4, 2016

Seasoned Employees

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides extensive training for its employees so that they can proactively meet clients' needs and in recent years, the company has expanded position offerings to its North Carolina and Arizona sites.

Cons

The company provides lots of opportunities for personnel under 40 and very few oppportunities for others over 40 and does not seem to value seasoned and experienced personnel. The company allows abusers to continue their status quo instead of addressing the problems and resolving them. The company's internal hire process is antiquated and is not based upon merit.

4.0

Dec 29, 2015

Changing of the Guard

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Vanguard is a very client focused company, almost to a fault. The compensation and benefits packages are in line or better than the industry. The company participates in a number of philanthropic events throughout the year in support of the local community.

Cons

Performance management is opaque at best. The "forced ranking system" that has been referenced in media reports is accurate, and as a result, your individual performance may not dictate a positive outcome when it comes to compensation. The company has made a concerted effort to hire young talent and launch them into management positions. The effect is that a number of seasoned employees are being pushed out to keep costs down. The company has a rotational culture, and with few exceptions, it is considered a negative if you are not actively moving throughout the company. If you want to find a place to plant roots within your specific area of interest, this may not be the place for you.

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