Is Five Below a good company to work for?

Five Below has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 2,784 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 40% of employees would recommend working at Five Below to a friend and 35% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Five Below have been left by employees working as Shift Leader , Seasonal Sales Associate and Store Associate .

Does Five Below pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Five Below employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Five Below. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Five Below?

40% of Five Below employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Five Below 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Five Below?

Sales Associate (638) , Store Manager (185) , Sales Associate/Cashier (133) , Cashier (125) , Customer Experience Manager (104) , Retail Sales Associate (84) , Assistant Manager (73) , Merchandise Manager (60) , General Manager (54) , Merchandising Manager (54) , Manager (47) , Associate (42) , Support Lead (40) , Seasonal Sales Associate (37) , Store Associate (32)

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

"My coworkers were nice and felt like a work family" ((in 109 reviews)); "The people I work with are great and easy to get along." ((in 109 reviews)); "Relaxed and fun work environment." ((in 54 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 52 reviews)); "staff was friendly and looked out for each other" ((in 51 reviews))

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

"Low pay ($13/hour which got raised to $14/hour once they let me go)" ((in 253 reviews)); "Bad management is bad" ((in 176 reviews)); "The managers talk bad about everyone and just sit on their butts and bark orders and then take credit for the hard work you do!" ((in 113 reviews)); "Long hours but rewarding." ((in 109 reviews)); "Unfortunately no work life balance" ((in 46 reviews))

What are employees saying about Five Below layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Five Below locations?

Philadelphia , Houston , Orlando , New York , Chicago , San Antonio , Austin , Virginia Beach , Pittsburgh , Richmond , Fairfax , Dallas , Columbus , Los Angeles , San Diego , Atlanta , Phila , Memphis , Baltimore , Miami , Boston , Alexandria , Kansas City , Conroe , Las Vegas , Germantown , Wayne , Pedricktown , Huntsville , Brooklyn

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Five Below reviews

3.1

40% would recommend to a friend

(2,694 total reviews)

Winnie Park

51% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

2.6

Compensation and benefits

Five Below has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,694 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Five Below employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

1.0

Nov 6, 2013

The owners should honestly be ashamed of themselves. Taking ADVANTAGE of the WORKING POOR. A Disgrace.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is a job until you find something better with a more respectful company.

Cons

Seriously, to many to list. This company will not make it in the long run as their business "values" are so poor that it will catch up to them. Company is cheap and disloyal. Unrealistic expectations for payroll hours allotted. Very PHYSICAL work. Essentially overpaid stock/freight handler. A big bonus is $25 lunch divided among 20+ employees. You get CRUMBS but are suppose to be grateful. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!!

4.0

May 22, 2013

Far from boring retail

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love coming to work. The job is always fun and I keep busy so the day goes by quickly. I love the music i get to listen to while working. The job never gets boring. The pay and benefits are okay but not exactly competitive to other companies in my area. I have learned a lot since I started working here and the schedules are flexible. The H.O. staff has always been very helpful.

Cons

Lack of promotions available for talent in my area. I have stayed because I love what I do.

3.0

Feb 13, 2013

Treated poorly

General manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee discount 10 days vacation & 5 personal days Health benefits

Cons

Treated poorly (the way the DM and regional manager speak to the GM and AM) Hours always being reduced Not the right products always being sent to the store

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Jobs at Five Below

INVENTORY ASSOCIATE 1ST SHIFT

Second Shift Warehouse Lead

General Warehouse Associate