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 61 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 46 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 24 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and nice owner" ((in 20 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and some bad employees" ((in 79 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 50 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 23 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((in 11 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

852 reviews

3.0

May 5, 2022

Unjust

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Co-workers and regular customers smiles

Cons

New Owners and their lack of involvement with employees and customers

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback is valuable. We're sorry to hear that your transition to new ownership has been a challenge and hope that things smooth out soon. 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!

5.0

Apr 28, 2022

Owner/operator

Owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance Support Small company Education Family owned

Cons

Stress with inventory Insurance out of pocket is insane

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as an Owner. We're glad to hear that since partnering with our company you've experienced such great positives such as work life balance and a strong support system. We are working hard to ease the stress with inventory and hope that you notice a smooth outcome in the near future. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us- we value your voice!

5.0

Apr 28, 2022

A great team!

Senior accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A great team! Friendly environment! I truly enjoyed my time at GOI and would recommend it.

Cons

The culture is evolving particularly since the company went public. What the new culture will look like is uncertain.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Senior Accountant. We're glad to hear that you've had such a positive experience so far in your career with us. We understand your concerns about the culture in the future and are doing everything in our power to preserve the "family feeling" that we've worked so hard to create.

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Grocery Clerk / Stocker

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