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 14% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

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.

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 60 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 46 reviews)); "They have flexible hours and train well" ((in 23 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 17 reviews)); "flexible scheduling" ((in 14 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 79 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 53 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 47 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 12 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

43% would recommend to a friend

(851 total reviews)

Jason Potter

43% approve of CEO

39% 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).

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851 reviews

3.0

May 11, 2021

This job sucks

Freight team associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nothing about it was good

Cons

Owner was cheap and store was infested

Grocery Outlet Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Freight Team Associate. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

5.0

Nov 30, 2020

Friendly Work Environment

Accounting

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Onboarding process was relatively smooth, especially considering I've only been in the office two times since I began working at GO. Everyone I have worked with so far is very friendly and approachable. Although the Company had their IPO last year and is hiring a lot of new employees, it still has the feel of a small company.

Cons

Not much. Main thing to be aware of is that the company is now public and with that can come growing pains (i.e. various new systems need to be implemented and roles can change more frequently than normal)

Grocery Outlet Response

5y

We're glad to hear you had such a smooth onboarding experience, especially during the pandemic. Looking forward to building great memories with you now being a part of the GO family!

4.0

Nov 23, 2020

Great part time job for students

Hvac service technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Many skills were taught with my time in the company. I worked my way up from Cashier to Frozen department Manager in less than 2 years. This was only able to be done by absorbing all the information that was taught to me, and simply piecing little bits of everyone's feedback.

Cons

In my particular case the problem didn't come from the actual job itself, but the management. The actual owners of the store themselves are the best you could think of, but certain managers put on an act when they come around. I am understanding of there being a rank system at work but just because one is titled higher than another doesn't give them the right to disrespect and talk down to you.

Grocery Outlet Response

5y

Thank you for sharing your experience. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your stores independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

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