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

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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).

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Reviews by job title

852 reviews

3.0

Mar 26, 2022

It’s a paying job

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible, non corporate, family owned

Cons

Not much room for growth, no benefits, no vacation time, minimum wage

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the environment as it is flexible and family owned. 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

Mar 24, 2022

Lenient

Shift supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Super flexible schedule and hours, at least at my location

Cons

customers can be difficult at times

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Shift Supervisor. We're glad to hear that you have been provided with flexible hours. Work/life balance is so important! 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.

5.0

Mar 23, 2022

Great company

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company and flexible hours

Cons

Little wage increase when promoted

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Project Manager. We're grateful to hear that you have witnessed some of the best things about our company! We work hard to provide a strong work/life balance for our employees whenever possible.

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

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