Does LensCrafters pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, LensCrafters employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at LensCrafters. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at LensCrafters?

36% of LensCrafters employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated LensCrafters 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at LensCrafters?

Sales Associate (266) , Eyewear Consultant (181) , Licensed Optician (125) , Optician (123) , Lab Technician (110) , Store Market Manager (78) , General Manager (69) , Assistant Manager (67) , Eyecare Advisor (57) , Lab Manager (56) , Store Manager (55) , Retail Sales Associate (51) , Sales Supervisor (48) , Optometric Technician (45) , Team Lead (45)

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

"Starting pay is good for most people" ((in 162 reviews)); "Good benefits that even seem to include massage and therapy but it isn't totally clear when such benefits begin." ((in 156 reviews)); "The gift of sight program is a great for people that can not afford glasses." ((in 93 reviews)); "Flexible hours and store discount" ((in 85 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and nice" ((in 67 reviews))

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

"poor management and too competitive" ((in 144 reviews)); "Sometimes managers have had no optical experience and don't really understand how to relate to employees." ((in 89 reviews)); "Commission is low and only eligible when goal is met" ((in 62 reviews)); "Schedules are not out 2 weeks in advance which means there is NO work life balance." ((in 59 reviews)); "managment does not care about employees only care about the goal" ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about LensCrafters layoffs in 2026?

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

LensCrafters reviews

3.2

36% would recommend to a friend

(2,637 total reviews)

Alfonso Cerullo

37% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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LensCrafters has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 2,637 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The LensCrafters employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servizi personali per i consumatori industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews

3.0

Nov 29, 2016

Certified optical lab technician

Optical lab technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits are better than most company if your full time.

Cons

Open seven days a week and no set schedule.

3.0

Nov 17, 2016

Not what it used to be

Lab tech

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In my experience the atmosphere has always been great. The team in your store is like a family. Lenscrafters also gives you the tools to succeed.

Cons

Pay isn't great, tough to get compensation for good work. Hours always seem to be tight, which makes it difficult to hire quality candidates.

4.0

Nov 12, 2016

not bad company

Licensed optician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

my optical skills and customer service experience have grown a lot in this company because it is busy and I encountered a lot of cases.

Cons

not happy with hours and no full time position if you are ot manager

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