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 49 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 17 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 77 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 52 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 48 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 20 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

(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

5.0

Jul 21, 2017

Glad I made the move to Grocery Outlet

Anonymous employee

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Pros

I recently decided to join the Grocery Outlet team at the company's headquarters in Emeryville. After working many years in the corporate side of retail I have to say that Grocery Outlet is a breath of fresh air. The team here has been very welcoming and open to sharing knowledge which has made my transition very smooth. The environment is collaborative and supports new ideas without all the bureaucracy I've encountered in my past.

Cons

I haven't encountered any cons at this point.

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your first impressions, and we're glad you made the decision to join us too! Continued best wishes as your journey here progresses!

4.0

Jul 15, 2017

Great Place to Work for Family

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

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Pros

Able to work with family, great office support, fast growing company, career opportunities available to advance to owning your own store

Cons

Pay can be lacking in today's standards, and scheduling is brutal to work/life balance in store

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thank you for providing feedback on your positive experiences here at Grocery Outlet. We encourage you to talk with your Independent Owner Operator/Manager about the challenges you face with 'work/life balance' in the the stores. We pride ourselves on the importance of family, and that balanced time is important to you and us.

5.0

Jul 11, 2017

Great Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Good atmosphere Small enough you know almost everyone but large enough where you have your space The CEO's take time to get to know people

Cons

Growing so fast, some departments are under staffed.

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to provide this review on your positive experiences at Grocery Outlet. We think our CEOs are rock stars! They really do spend the time to get to know people, and they don't forget them either! Our company is growing fast (that's a good thing!) and we are working hard to keep up with departmental challenges due to that growth. Be sure to share your thoughts and ideas with your manager - they will want to hear it!

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