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

Mar 26, 2019

Easy going staff and management, clean store

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work, nice coworkers, nice customers

Cons

Does not pay very well

Grocery Outlet Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your experience. As you know, Grocery Outlet stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to share your feedback with the store owner.

2.0

Mar 25, 2019

Good summer job. Don't get sucked in for life

Meat department manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Build experience to gain a better paying job

Cons

Retail. Must be a people person

Grocery Outlet Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your experience. As you know, Grocery Outlet stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to share your feedback with the store owner. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

5.0

Mar 21, 2019

Great culture, Great people, Great care

Operation lead administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Culture is a bit similar to Startup. Collaborative, Open communication, positive influence to the community, huge effort to help others. On boarding process is top notch. HR team is helpful and personal.

Cons

None to think of yet.

Grocery Outlet Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your experience. We are so glad to hear you have enjoyed your time with us!

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Part time Grocery Stocker

Grocery Stock Clerk/Cashier

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