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 92 reviews)); "most staff are friendly" ((in 54 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 47 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 43 reviews)); "Overall good facilities (varies from club to club, but nowhere near premium companies like Equinox or Third Space)." ((in 27 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 117 reviews)); "Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 109 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn’t make up for it" ((in 74 reviews)); "Low Salary and rota shifts." ((in 39 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 28 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 reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,226 total reviews)

Dean Kowarski

55% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

Feb 6, 2026

Good company

Lifeguard

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free gym membership for all staff and a buddy membership

Cons

Not really any cons I would say

3.0

Feb 5, 2026

Good all Round

Sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Great team of people -Lots of sales opportunities - Great office location - Good perks (health insurance, free gym membership)

Cons

Pay - for work we did, it was low -Not much opportunity for progression

4.0

Feb 2, 2026

Flexible Role

Hr assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very accommodating role Very flexible Good culture Room for growth

Cons

Holiday clashes can be quite annoying

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