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).

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853 reviews

3.0

Oct 27, 2019

Produce manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Great company to learn more in your field

Cons

The owners depends of the owners i had bad experience with the last grocery owners to much favoritism

Grocery Outlet Response

6y

Thank you for sharing you experience at the Rialto, Ca Grocery Outlet. As you know our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to share your feedback with your store's Independent Owner. Best of luck in your career endeavor!

4.0

Oct 23, 2019

Great benefits with Kaiser but hours would fluctuate

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Got great benefits with Kaiser Permanente, but I notice the codes can be confusing. Lots of standing sometimes lifting and light janitor work. Not sure about raises. Great discounted foods.

Cons

Notice they cut hours.

Grocery Outlet Response

6y

Thank you for sharing you experience at the San Francisco, Ca Grocery Outlet. As you know our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to share your feedback with your store's Independent Owner. Best of luck in your career endeavor!

5.0

Sep 24, 2019

Clerk

Courtesy clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Having a job making money

Cons

Meeting people and staying employed to

Grocery Outlet Response

6y

Thank you for sharing your experience at the Vacaville, Ca Grocery Outlet; as you know our stores are independent owned and operated. I would encourage you to share your experience with the Independent Operator. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

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Great benefits with Kaiser but hours would fluctuate

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