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) , Store Manager (13) , Owner Operator (12) , 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 65 reviews)); "Some companies claim to have a great culture but Grocery Outlet really does." ((in 39 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 15 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 15 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 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 19 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((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

(851 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 851 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

851 reviews

2.0

Jan 3, 2017

Deli clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly hardworking company thats on the rise.

Cons

Have more trust on your workers to get the job done!

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for your feedback. We are definitely on the raise. We hope that you will continue to provide feedback to your Independent Operator so they can continue to improve your store experience while running their business.

2.0

Nov 28, 2016

Bad experience working for them

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Worked with my available times for work hours

Cons

No one took over for breaks or for lunch until an hour and a half before my shift was over. Management didn't stand behind you when you took a legal stand on customers (OLCC).

Grocery Outlet Response

Thanks for your post. I will let the independent owners in Albany, OR know of your feedback.

4.0

Nov 21, 2016

Awesome business

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The best reason to work here is the family like atmosphere. The whole staff is like my family, they help me with my personal situations and they are always their for me!!

Cons

I've worked their for a very long time and I still don't get paid what I'm worth. I should be getting a lot more for what I do, been their for 15 years and still get no benefits and barely make over minimum wage.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for your feedback! We are glad you are enjoying your time in one of our Independently Operated stores. I will be sure to let the Operators know of your feedback.

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Grocery Clerk / Stocker

Cashier/Customer Service

Grocery Clerk/Stocker/Cashier