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 8,193 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 87% 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 4.3 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

87% 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?

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Estagiário (443), Estagiário Superior (266), Engenheiro (143), Analista Pleno (120), Engenheiro Sênior (120), Analista (118), Supervisor (115), Engenheiro Pleno (106), Jovem Aprendiz (98), Assistente Administrativo (96), Analista Sênior (93), 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?

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"Vale is the biggest company in Brasil and it has a good benefit for your employees." ((in 80 reviews)); "Good salary and compensation for a student" ((in 55 reviews)); "It used to have a good pay." ((in 51 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good bonus but base pay is very low." ((in 31 reviews))

Question 6

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

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"Poor planning and execution of strategy, culture" ((in 12 reviews)); "My manager was also Brazilian and, while seemingly friendly, was totally closed to receiving feedback." ((in 10 reviews)); "Long hours and demanding." ((in 9 reviews)); "Bureaucracy, no opportunities to improve the career,  do not invest in qualification for employees, the employee stay for years in the same position with the same salary, even with good performance." ((in 8 reviews)); "Changing and challenging leadership that is creating an anxious environment" ((in 6 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Vale layoffs in 2026?

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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 are the top reviewed Vale locations?

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Rio de Janeiro, Vitória, Belo Horizonte, Parauapebas, Nova Lima, São Luís, Canaã dos Carajás, Itabira, Mariana, Marabá, Itabirito, Belém, Congonhas, São Paulo, São Gonçalo do Rio Abaixo, Serra, Ourilândia do Norte, Itaguaí, Mangaratiba, Ouro Preto, Corumbá, Governador Valadares, Ipatinga, Açailândia, Santa Bárbara, Cubatão, Salvador, Vila Velha, Uberaba, Conselheiro Lafaiete

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