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

Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(851 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 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).

Reviews by job title

851 reviews

4.0

Aug 24, 2016

Fun Culture

Assistant buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun place to work. Empowered to have ownership and make decisions without too much micro-management.

Cons

Rapid change and turnover with less than ideal communication.

Grocery Outlet Response

9y

Awesome, we think its a great place to work as well. I've taken note on your communication improvement feedback and will ensure we do better.

2.0

Aug 22, 2016

Good until you get something else

Department worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Boss was able to accommodate time off Christmas bonuses were okay Decent coworkers Adequate until something else pops up Ok

Cons

Hours cut for no reason Bosses were bullies No pay raises No advancement possible Not a good place to work

Grocery Outlet Response

9y

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

2.0

Aug 19, 2016

Very Poor Managment

Custodian

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Things may run smoother if you do not voice any problems that you are having on the job.

Cons

Extremely poor management, inconsiderate employees, poor work supplies,

Grocery Outlet Response

9y

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

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