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 59 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 24 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and nice owner" ((in 18 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"Low pay and some bad employees" ((in 71 reviews)); "management is bad about making sure schedules are kept" ((in 56 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 52 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

3.0

Nov 5, 2016

cashier

Cashier/produce assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Started off as a ROP student and got hire on the spot.

Cons

I wish my employer didn't favor people.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thanks for your post, I'll let the independent owners in Oroville, CA know of your feedback.

5.0

Nov 3, 2016

Great Hiring Experience!

Property manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I recently came on board at the Grocery Outlet corporate office in Emeryville. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the interview process. The initial video interview was a fresh way to screen and was fun to complete. The in-person interviews started on time and were focused on making sure we were a good fit rather than going over a list of tasks. After two weeks on the job, I realize the enjoyable process is a direct result of the corporate culture and tone set by the leadership of Grocery Outlet. I chose this company over others based on that "vibe" and am extremely happy. The people are friendly, helpful and fun to be around. This is a company that focuses on your strengths and provides support for a very successful team.

Cons

There has been rapid growth and we are experiencing growing pains. However, the company is addressing this by putting strategies in place for future growth.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for the positive feedback! We take candidate experience very seriously. It is gratifying to know that your interview experience has continued into your employee experience. We are excited for the growth in your department and look forward to strengthening technology and systems as we scale!

3.0

Oct 22, 2016

Unsupportive company

Head cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Senior managers have always been flexible and respectful to employees.

Cons

No personnel training for assistant managers. Assistant manager with seniority has no personnel skills no does she have customer service mannerisms. Upper management is not supportive of the true needs of the store and the managers goals to succeed.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for the feedback; it has been relayed to the team in the East. We appreciate your commitment to the team and hope that you see an improvement in support.

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Grocery Clerk/Stocker/Cashier

Grocery Clerk / Stocker

Cashier/Customer Service