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 59 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 47 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 27 reviews)); "flexible scheduling" ((in 18 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 77 reviews)); "management is bad about making sure schedules are kept" ((in 53 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 50 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor management, no training, no communication, drastically changing hours" ((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

(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

4.0

Aug 25, 2021

Good place to work

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people. The fact they’re owner operated.

Cons

Pay could be better. No benefits at some of the stores.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Manager. We love that we have independent operators as well. It really allows us to treat our employees more like family! 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

Aug 22, 2021

A Cheerful Environment

Lead cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay Schedule flexibility Very understanding and caring store owners

Cons

Can be a very fast paced work environment Stressful and very busy on Sundays and Mondays

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Lead Cashier. We love our store operators as well! They work hard to make everyone feel like family and it's good to hear that you were able to experience this very important part of our culture. 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!

1.0

Aug 22, 2021

Don't even waste your time.

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

10% employee discount and some pretty cool coworkers but that's really it

Cons

Too many to list. The owner is a complete narcissist who doesn't work with you for anything you need but expects you to drop everything for the store and when you don't (can't or won't) he reprimands by taking away your hours. I have witnessed multiple accounts of racism, sexism, and homophobia. I have witnessed sexual harassment and bullying by both management and regular employees. And the owner only says if you don't like it go somewhere else. A complete joke.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Sales Associate. 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!

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