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 60 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 46 reviews)); "They have flexible hours and train well" ((in 27 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 79 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 53 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 52 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 22 reviews)); "Horrible training Extremely disorganized" ((in 8 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

(853 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 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).

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Reviews by job title

853 reviews

3.0

Mar 25, 2021

A good first job.

Merchandiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly Co-Workers. Easy going environment. Flexible Schedule.

Cons

Low pay. Boss has favorites. Some sexism.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Merchandiser. 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

Mar 20, 2021

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy minimum wage job, easy hours

Cons

Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier in Sacramento, 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. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

2.0

Mar 18, 2021

Room for major improvement

Cold deli manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Got awesome deals, cheap inexpensive prices

Cons

Favoritism is a major thing here

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cold Deli Manager in San Jose, 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. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Desert Hot Springs, CA

$22 - $22 /hr

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Part time Grocery Stocker

Grocery Clerk / Stocker