Does Vision Express pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Vision Express employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Vision Express. This rating has improved by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Vision Express?

59% of Vision Express employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Vision Express 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vision Express?

Optical Assistant (228) , Optometrist (59) , Store Manager (39) , Dispensing Optician (19) , Manager (12) , Sales Associate (8) , Assistant Manager (6) , Optician (6) , Sales Assistant (6) , Assistant Store Manager (5) , Pre Registration Optometrist (5) , Customer Service (4) , Customer Service Advisor (4) , Full Time Optical Assistant (4) , Health Insurance Assistant (4)

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

"great team rewarding positive rewarding" ((in 30 reviews)); "Free glasses and vouchers I guess" ((in 28 reviews)); "Colleagues were friendly and helpful." ((in 25 reviews)); "Good benefit especially on eyewear" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great atmosphere and culture , everybody gets on" ((in 9 reviews))

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

"Pay is low vs industry standard and annual pay increments are below the rate of inflation" ((in 40 reviews)); "Optom led stores lead to poor management." ((in 35 reviews)); "If you don't have a great manager or regional manager then the experience isn't great." ((in 22 reviews)); "poor salary" ((in 18 reviews)); "Little training (during lockdown)" ((in 17 reviews))

What are employees saying about Vision Express redundancies in 2026?

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

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Vision Express Reviews

3.5

59% would recommend to a friend

(631 total reviews)

Nick Coton

58% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Culture and values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Senior management

Vision Express has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 631 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Vision Express employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

631 reviews

5.0

3 Jun 2026

Supportive team and good perks, but limited pay progression

Pre registration optometrist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good team morale and support within stores Good holiday allowance & perks

Cons

Better pay progression packages and chances to progress within career are needed

5.0

26 Jan 2026

Recommend franchise

Optocal assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

All depends on branch but if you work hard youll see awards

Cons

Money good if you hittings targets

5.0

23 Dec 2025

Excellent Employer

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

I joined as a locum optometrist and progressed to Optometrist Store Manager, and now a Project Manager. Career progression is a priority within the company and upskilling is a core pathway.

Cons

I currently have no negatives for Vision Express since joining in 2018

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Jobs at Vision Express

Optometrist

Onawa, IA

US$139K - US$215K /yr

US$141K - US$217K /yr

US$129K - US$196K /yr

(Glassdoor Est.)

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Optometric Office Assistant