Does Virgin Active pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Virgin Active employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Virgin Active. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Virgin Active?

53% of Virgin Active employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Virgin Active 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Virgin Active?

Personal Trainer (143) , Lifeguard (104) , Sales Consultant (43) , Receptionist (42) , Membership Consultant (39) , Fitness Instructor (33) , Front Desk Receptionist (23) , General Manager (23) , Fitness Coach (21) , Front of House (20) , Certified Personal Trainer (17) , Experience Consultant (17) , Front of House Assistant (17) , Sales Manager (17) , Service Manager (17)

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

"Great people to work with and overall a very strong brand." ((in 90 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 51 reviews)); "most staff are friendly" ((in 50 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 43 reviews)); "Perks and facilities are good" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"They pay is low and there is very little pay rise" ((in 118 reviews)); "Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 105 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn’t make up for it" ((in 76 reviews)); "Low Salary and rota shifts." ((in 36 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 32 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Virgin Active locations?

Milano , Roma , Genova , Firenze , Torino , Napoli , Catania , Palermo , Grugliasco , Brescia , Venezia , Salerno , Prato , Bologna , Casalecchio di Reno , Verona , Baranzate

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Virgin Active

Virgin Active reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,226 total reviews)

Dean Kowarski

55% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

Virgin Active has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,226 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virgin Active employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servizi personali per i consumatori industry (3.3 stars).

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Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Apr 7, 2025

Brilliant

It project manger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Brilliant company to work for, Fun, challenging and diverse

Cons

Hi haven't come across any cons so far

4.0

Apr 2, 2025

Good part time position

Lifeguard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free gym membership, free buddy membership, can be incredibly relaxed given good management

Cons

Some managers are on a power trip and enjoy talking down to you

3.0

Mar 25, 2025

The people make you want to stay

Sales consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

the people and free membership

Cons

so many changes in the policy and employment contracts everyone has left now and staff turnover is super high

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Istruttore Fitness Sala Pesi / Attrezzi - Palermo

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Addetto/a Commerciale e Assistenza Clienti - Torino Le Gru

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Addetto/a Commerciale e Assistenza Clienti - ROMA

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Istruttore Fitness Sala Pesi / Attrezzi - Napoli

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