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)); "Some companies claim to have a great culture but Grocery Outlet really does." ((in 46 reviews)); "Flexible hours works with schooling" ((in 28 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible Schedules" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and some bad employees" ((in 72 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 49 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Unorganized, stressful, no training, lack of communication, rushed explanations." ((in 11 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

2.0

Jun 19, 2017

the products are great, but...

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The staff was great!!

Cons

Hours were slim. Pay was little with a lot of extra responsibility. Very little room for growth or promotion and pay raises were non existent.

3.0

Jun 12, 2017

Understaffed, Overworked, and Underpaid

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Great co-workers. - Helpful and friendly vendors. - Customers genuinely pleased to be shopping at the store. - Good entry level job for young people to gain experience.

Cons

- Low pay. Regular staff make minimum wage; Department Leads and Managers only make $1 an hour over minimum. - Severely understaffed. Most staff is required to take on multiple tasks that would take two to three people to complete. - No overtime allowed, even though... see above. - No benefits. No medical, dental, 401k, etc. No sick days, no accrued vacation or paid time off. Also, no employee discounts. - Last minute scheduling: Schedule for week that starts on Sunday, is released only 24-48 hours in advance. It is extremely difficult for employees to schedule any personal activities when you don't know when you'll be working - be it a Doctor's appointment, attending a school play, or family event.

5.0

Jun 7, 2017

Web Developer

Web developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company is transparent and the office culture and physical space makes everyone all the way up to the CEO's approachable. Everyone I've met takes pride in their work and we all enjoy being there which makes coming in to work that much more enjoyable. Their profit sharing contribution is also impressive and you get a lot of autonomy considering it's such an established business.

Cons

The company is growing at a rapid pace and has made minor administrative mis-steps along the way.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for taking the time to write this review! We do have a great culture at Grocery Outlet, and we're glad it's one that you enjoy, and one in which you feel you can contribute and do good work. We are committed to offering competitive benefits plans, and are proud of what we offer, so we're very happy to hear the comment on profit sharing as well.

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Cashier

Desert Hot Springs, CA

Grocery Clerk/Stocker/Cashier

Grocery Clerk / Stocker