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 63 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible Schedules" ((in 17 reviews)); "I have a wonderful team that is supportive and most importantly, FUN!" ((in 13 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 54 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 53 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Very little training (only one day)." ((in 9 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

(853 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 853 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

853 reviews

3.0

Nov 25, 2021

Was a good place to work at one time but the company has changed.

Key holder/department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good for a starter job. Great customers!

Cons

No benefits, limited growth,below average employee culture.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Key Holder/Department Manager. 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!

2.0

Nov 16, 2021

Theirs better jobs with better pay for less work

Store associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Low expectations easy hire process

Cons

Owners don’t even know what’s going on in the store they are incompetent low pay below minimum wage yet expect you to do everything try guilt tripping you into not calling out when sick overall will recommend not working here

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

We're sorry to hear about your experience as a Store Associate in Westminster, CA. 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. Thank you for sharing with us.

1.0

Nov 8, 2021

Horrible ownership

Produce clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Has food and a front door

Cons

Violent attacks on employees by customers. Owners stand by.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Produce Clerk. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. We will look into what you have mentioned. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback with us.

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