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 5% 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 (20) , 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 52 reviews)); "Great team and energy to work in" ((in 45 reviews)); "Money and benefit was good." ((in 42 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 113 reviews)); "Poor management and organisation set up" ((in 107 reviews)); "Long hours and the pay doesn’t make up for it" ((in 75 reviews)); "Low Salary and rota shifts." ((in 38 reviews)); "Managers always sided with customers even when in the wrong." ((in 32 reviews))

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Virgin Active

Virgin Active reviews

Compare reviews

3.4

53% would recommend to a friend

(1,223 total reviews)

Dean Kowarski

55% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

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 1,223 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 Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

1K reviews

5.0

May 29, 2026

Fun and positive environment, but lacks flexibility

Receptionist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun, proactive, skillful, healthy, positive.

Cons

Lack of flexibility, not the best time schedules.

3.0

May 15, 2026

Autonomy is strong, but cliques are prevalent

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

there is a lot of autonomy because of the culture

Cons

a lot of in group out group

2.0

May 14, 2026

Great people and benefits, but no progression and micromanagement

Experienced consultant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People are great. Good benefits

Cons

No progression. Micro managing is insane

Viewing 1 - 3 of 1,223 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Peloton Interactive

4.0★Compensation & Benefits

Milan Laser Hair Removal

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

Herbalife

3.7★Compensation & Benefits

EoS Fitness

3.6★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Virgin Active

Personal Trainer - NAPOLI

Campania

View job

Addetto/a Commerciale e Assistenza Clienti - Torino Le Gru

Grugliasco

View job

Assistente Bagnanti - Napoli Fuorigrotta

Napoli

View job

Fitness Assistant - Virgin Active Napoli Santa Lucia

Napoli

View job

Addetto/a Commerciale e Assistenza Clienti - ROMA

Lazio

View job