Question 1

Is Vale a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Vale has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 8,176 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Vale to a friend and 72% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Vale have been left by employees working as Motorista D, Estagiário and Estagiário de Engenharia.

Question 2

Does Vale pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Vale employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Vale. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Vale?

Accepted Answer

86% of Vale employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Vale 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Vale?

Accepted Answer

Estagiário (441), Estagiário Superior (264), Engenheiro (143), Analista Pleno (120), Engenheiro Sênior (119), Analista (118), Supervisor (115), Engenheiro Pleno (106), Jovem Aprendiz (98), Assistente Administrativo (96), Analista Sênior (92), Engenheiro Master (78), Mecânico De Manutenção (77), Gerente (70), Técnico (65)

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Vale is the biggest company in Brasil and it has a good benefit for your employees." ((in 76 reviews)); "Lots of work and good salaries." ((in 61 reviews)); "It used to have a good pay." ((in 39 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 39 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 31 reviews))

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

"Long hours and demanding." ((in 11 reviews)); "My manager was also Brazilian and, while seemingly friendly, was totally closed to receiving feedback." ((in 11 reviews)); "Changing and challenging leadership that is creating an anxious environment" ((in 6 reviews)); "Hire supervisors who are willing to promote change and growth." ((in 6 reviews)); "Very bad atmosphere morale is very low among ground floor employees." ((in 5 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Vale layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What Vale locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Accepted Answer

Barbacena, Cariacica, Serra, Patos de Minas, Conselheiro Lafaiete, Nova Era, Contagem, Rosário do Catete, Brasília, São José dos Campos

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