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 58 reviews)); "It's a unique place with a great culture." ((in 47 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 25 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and nice owner" ((in 18 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 74 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 51 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 48 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 22 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((in 10 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

1.0

May 23, 2021

facing and stocking

Freight team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

flexible shifts, breaks, getting work done and people helping you

Cons

low management, no benefits and rude/ lazy employees

Grocery Outlet Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Freight Team Member. 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!

3.0

May 22, 2021

Good place to work, poor pay.

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great sense of community, nice owners, great management.

Cons

Poor wages, growing business model.

Grocery Outlet Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier. We're so glad you have enjoyed your store and the sense of community! 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!

4.0

May 21, 2021

Good company to work for depending on which team you work on.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They offer good benefits and holidays off. The company is like a big family and the executive team is down to earth and don't act like they are better than the employees below them. They believe on talking about the hard topics such as racism and inequality. They have had seminars and workshops to make sure that we as a company become better people that arent discriminatory. They are very inclusive family.

Cons

Depending on what corporate team you work in you won't get the same benefits and days off as the rest of the headquarter teams.

Grocery Outlet Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We value every employee's opinion and are glad to hear that overall, you've had a positive experience. We work hard to allow everyone to feel "at home" and comfortable here- we definitely think of ourselves as one big family! We encourage you to please also share your thoughts with your direct manager so that any concerns can be addressed.

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Grocery Stock Clerk/Cashier

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Desert Hot Springs, CA

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Good place to work, poor pay.

Good company to work for depending on which team you work on.

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