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

5.0

Aug 20, 2021

Great place to work at as a first job

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not stressful and friendly people. Cashiers are replaceable. Many cashiers will lose their jobs in the future. Cashiers don't make good money. Many cashiers need a second job. You will not be able to afford any luxury. Hard to plan your life in general. Cashiers have a rather low social standing.

Cons

Long hours and repetitive work. But you meet great people. Scheduling Flexibility. Because cashiers work in retail and other businesses that cater to the public, they often have a lot of scheduling flexibility. ... Customer Interaction. ... Benefits. ... Advancement Opportunities.

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier. It's great to hear that it wasn't stressful working in our store- no one needs more stress right now! We work hard to treat all of our employees like family; we're so glad to hear that you've had this experience with us. 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

Aug 20, 2021

Great Job!

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Wonderful management, great co-workers, amazing customers, fun work environment, autonomous job, no micromanagement, flexible schedule

Cons

Low base pay, no benefits

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier. We love when you get to experience our fun work environment with great customers - we love our customers too! 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

Aug 18, 2021

Cool

Front end manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

its a grocery store with poeple

Cons

customers are who they are

Grocery Outlet Response

4y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Front End Manager. We're glad to hear that overall you've had a positive experience with us! 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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