Does Grocery Outlet pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Grocery Outlet employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Grocery Outlet. This rating has decreased by 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

44% of Grocery Outlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grocery Outlet 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grocery Outlet?

Cashier (143) , Manager (37) , Sales Associate/Cashier (37) , Stocker (17) , Grocery Stocker (16) , Grocery Clerk (15) , Front End Cashier (14) , Produce Clerk (14) , Owner Operator (13) , Store Manager (13) , Department Manager (11) , Courtesy Clerk (10) , Merchandiser (10) , Sales Associate (10) , Buyer (7)

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

"People are nice and funny." ((in 60 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 48 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 75 reviews)); "The management is poor and you get yelled at for things that either aren’t your fault or things you weren’t even trained for." ((in 52 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Grocery Outlet layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Grocery Outlet locations?

Emeryville , Sacramento , Seattle , San Jose , Fresno , San Francisco , Portland , Los Angeles , San Diego , Vallejo , Boise , Antioch , Bellingham , Lakeport , Redding , Fremont , Bellevue , Spokane , Medford , Newberg , Reading , Oroville , Huntington Beach , La Mirada , Modesto , Norco , Ontario , Davis , Elk Grove , Placerville

Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(852 total reviews)

Jason Potter

38% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Grocery Outlet has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 852 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Grocery Outlet employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

852 reviews

2.0

May 31, 2022

High School Environment

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Casual attire and flexible hours

Cons

Owners got mixed up in work place drama, no health benefits, pay not adequate

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Manager in Pleasant Hill, CA. We're glad to hear you were able to get flexible hours in your role as we understand how important flexibility at work is in this day and age. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

4.0

May 31, 2022

Simple, homely job that should get better as COVID falls to the wayside

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting customers, many of which you could get to know well. In down time, you might fill the role of a courtesy clerk, maintaining the store. That offered a good change of pace to look forward to.

Cons

Rush hour can be a little understaffed. When I was struggling personally and needed to lower my hours after initially agreeing to transition from part time to full time as COVID hit, management refused to directly lessen my hours. Instead, they expected me to call ahead of time on a case-by-case basis when I felt I wasn't stable enough to come in. This honestly put more pressure on me than having my hours cut would have.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Clerk. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

4.0

May 20, 2022

its alright

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good people to work with. flexible schedule. guaranteed full time.

Cons

no benefits, customers are rude (mainly because of area). a lot of theft.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Manager. We're sorry to hear you've had some tough customers, but are glad to hear that you have great coworkers. We pride ourselves in that family-friendly feel! As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

Viewing 328 - 330 of 852 Reviews

Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Cashier

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Grocery Clerk/Stocker/Cashier

Grocery Clerk / Stocker

Cashier/Customer Service

Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet reviews

Ratings by category

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

High School Environment

Simple, homely job that should get better as COVID falls to the wayside

its alright

Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Grocery Outlet reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Grocery Outlet reviews FAQs

Jobs at Grocery Outlet