Is Vanguard a good company to work for?

Vanguard has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 7,007 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 (186) , Financial Advisor (156) , 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 1033 reviews)); "I’ve always felt supported by my managers and they’ve all encouraged a good work/life balance." ((in 579 reviews)); "It has a laid back atmosphere and the people that I work with are great." ((in 503 reviews)); "Great culture and ethics" ((in 397 reviews)); "Licenses and training is good" ((in 142 reviews))

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

"Low pay and they cut partnetship to nothing and after 15 years walked me off the property for complaining about a review that was unjust." ((in 571 reviews)); "The only downside is the low salary and it is harder to move up the ladder." ((in 233 reviews)); "Managers have no choice but to drink the koolaid and play along or they are gone." ((in 152 reviews)); "Crew engagement is spiraling out of control and senior leadership seems to be apathetic with understanding why." ((in 85 reviews)); "At times there is a disconnect between upper management and mid to senior level views." ((in 77 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 , Plano , Dallas , 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

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Vanguard reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(6,316 total reviews)

Salim Ramji

76% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Vanguard has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,316 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).

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Reviews by job title

6K reviews

5.0

May 13, 2025

Good

Operations analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Communication across the business and with various vendors

Cons

Limited movements within department and continuous changes

5.0

May 12, 2025

Great Place to Grow Early in Your Career

Imdp analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I had a highly rewarding experience at Vanguard as part of the Investment Management Group. The company offers a collaborative environment with a strong culture of integrity and client-first values. As an analyst, I was given meaningful responsibilities early on—from conducting credit research and developing investment insights to supporting fund strategy discussions. Leadership was approachable, and there was a clear emphasis on mentorship and professional development. I particularly appreciated the opportunities to rotate across functions and gain exposure to different asset classes and teams. Vanguard’s mission-driven approach and focus on long-term investing made it a unique and purpose-driven place to work. If you're looking to build a solid foundation in investment management while contributing to a company that genuinely prioritizes its clients, Vanguard is a great place to start.

Cons

Non come to mind right now

5.0

May 12, 2025

Good company!

Applications engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits Good work life balance

Cons

Base pay can be higher, but is not bad

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