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 61 reviews)); "It's a unique place with a great culture." ((in 50 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 31 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 19 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 76 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 51 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)); "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

2.0

Mar 13, 2019

Its ok

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

its a good starter job

Cons

pay is min wage and its a starter job

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 13, 2019

Great Company to work for!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Rapidly growing, successful, Friendly environment, lots of opportunities, but at the same time you could balance life & work.

Cons

At times you feel some growing pain which comes with the territory.

Grocery Outlet Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your experience at Grocery Outlet. We are so glad that you are able to find a healthy work life balance. Thank you for your 10+ years of service!

5.0

Mar 12, 2019

The best opportunity I didn't realize I needed!

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's true that I've been here for only over a month, but in my experience you can tell a lot about a company in the first 30 days and whether it's a fit for you or not. Everyone has been very welcoming and the culture is very supportive. It was honestly the most direct and good interview process I've ever had. They were responsive and timely and honest. As I've been moving through my first month I'm finding more to really like, hence why I said what I said in the headline. They really want to empower you to take on anything you are interested in, even if it's not something assigned to you. If you show interest and have the drive and skills to give it a try, you'll most likely find support for your efforts. Looking forward to more good things to come. =)

Cons

If you happen to land in a position that interfaces with many departments like I do, it could feel a bit overwhelming initially getting to know who to contact for what, etc. But everyone is super nice so that makes it easier. It's not a huge matrixed organization like a Gap or Google, but it's also not a small office.

Grocery Outlet Response

7y

Thank you for sharing your experience at Grocery Outlet. We are so glad that you feel empowered to use your entrepreneurial spirit! We look forward to your contributions supporting the growth of our organization!

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