Does Volkswagen Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Volkswagen Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Volkswagen Group. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Volkswagen Group?

74% of Volkswagen Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Volkswagen Group 3.8 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 Volkswagen Group?

Estagiário (100) , Intern (89) , Software Engineer (65) , Praktikant/in (48) , Internship (47) , Analista (44) , Project Manager (44) , Praktikant (42) , Montador (39) , Manager (38) , Montador De Produção (37) , Werkstudent (35) , Product Manager (34) , Engenheiro (28) , Sales Associate (25)

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

"Good salary is there in VW" ((in 88 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 87 reviews)); "Benefits in the company are good" ((in 77 reviews)); "Great people around who would support and help you out even when asked the easiest questions on earth." ((in 69 reviews)); "Tolles Team, vielfältige Aufgaben, Kommunikation auf Augenhöhe, ich hatte nie das Gefühl, "nur" Praktikantin zu sein" ((in 62 reviews))

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

"Poor management ." ((in 64 reviews)); "long hours and not suitable for workers" ((in 29 reviews)); "Most manager are clueless and bad management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Bonuses are also not guaranteed." ((in 9 reviews)); "Limited career opportunities and promotion possibilities" ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Volkswagen Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Volkswagen Group locations?

Roissy , Paris , Villers-Cotterêts , Nantes , Rennes , Bischheim , Lorient , Vannes , Lyon , Cherbourg , Caen , Laxou , Chelles , Roissy , Montpellier , Perpignan , Boulogne-Billancourt , Évreux , Dijon , Saint-Victoret , Saint-Quentin , Bretagne , Herblay , Marne-la-Vallee

Volkswagen Group reviews

4.1

74% would recommend to a friend

(1,475 total reviews)

Oliver Blume

80% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (1,475 reviews)

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Volkswagen Group has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,475 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Volkswagen Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Jan 3, 2024

Good to work at

Financial controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary and good values

Cons

Working always under some pressure

2.0

Sep 12, 2023

Not the best if expecting growth

Customer service representative (csr)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good co-workers, flexible work schedules but you don't get to really chose, it is based on performance

Cons

High attention to metrics and KPI's, Little help from management. Not having the tools to do your job properly.Very little opportunity for work life balance. The pay does not match the effort.

3.0

Jul 28, 2023

Strong compensation package within frustrating working environment

Project manager strategy

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- One of the most significant benefits is the competitive compensation offered by Volkswagen Group (salary and other benefits) - Good work-life balance

Cons

- Bureaucracy and hierarchical structures hindered effective decision-making and slowed down project execution. This red tape often led to frustration among employees, as they struggled to bring their ideas to fruition promptly. - Communication between different departments was not always seamless, and inter-departmental collaboration could have been improved. Siloed thinking occasionally hindered the flow of information, resulting in missed opportunities to leverage collective expertise effectively. - Lack of employee engagement in certain projects.

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