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 48 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 75 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)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 46 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((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

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Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(852 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 852 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

852 reviews

1.0

Sep 26, 2017

Cashier

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedules. Good location . Nice owners .. cheap prices Willing to please customers . Will do some special orders for them if needed

Cons

Having managers that are properly trained and have people skills . Treat employees with respect . No benefit No paid holidays only 10 minutes break . A lot of favoritism

Grocery Outlet Response

Thanks for taking the time to comment on your experience at Grocery Outlet. As you know, Grocery Outlet stores are independently owned and operated, so we will pass along your comments to that Owner/Operator. Best of luck in your future endeavors.

5.0

Sep 26, 2017

Fast-Paced environment and strong, positive culture.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This review is for Grocery Outlet headquarters: - Longer tenured employees make new hires feel welcome, are willing to share their knowledge, and are open to new ideas. - Most new employees come in with positive attitudes, are excited to learn, and are prepared to share their new ideas & perspectives. - The company actively supports its positive working environment – plenty of company-sponsored social events (potlucks, holiday-themed events, ping-pong tournaments, etc.) - Opportunities for professional growth. Managers and coworkers are supportive of trying new ideas, seeking training opportunities, and moving up in the company. - Good work/life balance.

Cons

- Most departments rely on individuals to be self-starters. People who prefer clearly defined job responsibilities or more stagnant or predictable companies will probably find the high expectations and rapid pace of change difficult. - Our building is open-concept and does not have individual offices. Although it’s a pretty common set up these days and coworkers are respectful, it could be difficult depending on your work-style.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thanks for taking the time to comment on your Grocery Outlet experience! We are happy it's been a positive one for you.

1.0

Sep 6, 2017

Toxic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing positive to say really.

Cons

Rigid schedule, toxic environment, no privacy

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Cashier

Desert Hot Springs, CA

$22 - $22 /hr

(Employer provided)

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Grocery Clerk/Stocker/Cashier

Grocery Clerk / Stocker

Cashier/Customer Service