Question 1

Does Grocery Outlet pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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 14% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

Accepted Answer

43% of Grocery Outlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Grocery Outlet 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grocery Outlet?

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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)

Question 4

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

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"People are nice and funny." ((in 60 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 44 reviews)); "I enjoyed the flexible hours" ((in 25 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 73 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 55 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 43 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 22 reviews)); "Very little training (only one day)." ((in 11 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Grocery Outlet layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Grocery Outlet locations?

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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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