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 63 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible Schedules" ((in 17 reviews)); "I have a wonderful team that is supportive and most importantly, FUN!" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 75 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 54 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 53 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 21 reviews)); "Very little training (only one day)." ((in 9 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

3.0

Nov 5, 2016

cashier

Cashier/produce assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

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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

9y

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

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

9y

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.

5.0

Sep 19, 2016

Produce

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Everyone works as a team there isn't any she said he said.

Cons

Having to take split days off. Sometimes there isn't enough staff on

Grocery Outlet Response

9y

Thank you for your comments. We are glad you are enjoying your role! Produce is very important to our business.

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