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

2.0

Sep 12, 2016

Cashier/Meat dept.

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They are quick to hire as long as you pass the drug test and background check because they can't keep employees on their payroll.

Cons

You get hired for one position and get shifted into other depths without wage increases.

Grocery Outlet Response

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

1.0

Sep 5, 2016

not good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

none...I have not a good thing to say about the Placerville store, other than the moral is very poor

Cons

Owner Greta is terrible...even customers are commenting about her attitude toward the staff. Fires people regularly

Grocery Outlet Response

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

4.0

Sep 5, 2016

Loved the old Owners

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pros were they as a company work well with family life. They always take into consideration the fact that people change and they accommodate accordingly.

Cons

It's a grocery store so when business is slow, they will send employees home. I wish they would have understood my need for extended leave and welcome me back to my job, but I guess I need to move on from it. They do cut hours at the end of the month dues to slow business also.

Grocery Outlet Response

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

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Grocery Clerk/Stocker/Cashier

Grocery Clerk / Stocker

Cashier/Customer Service