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 62 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 46 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 25 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews)); "flexible scheduling" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 76 reviews)); "management is bad about making sure schedules are kept" ((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 22 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

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Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

43% would recommend to a friend

(851 total reviews)

Jason Potter

43% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.9

Senior management

2.8

Culture & values

2.7

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

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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Reviews by job title

851 reviews

1.0

Sep 27, 2023

Over worked and under paid

Accounts payable specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Free snacks, location, On site Gym

Cons

No room for growth, micromanagement, favoritism

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for your feedback as an AP Specialist. We're sorry to hear that tough work environment. We are working to pass this information along to the appropriate parties so that we can work to strengthen the experience of every employee at our offices. Thanks!

3.0

Sep 22, 2023

Decent.

Grocery manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company as a whole makes the owners have a family structure feel. Great job security.

Cons

Independently owned and operated so location is key to finding a successful store. High turnover. New owners don't pay well from what I've experienced.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Grocery Manager. 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!

2.0

Sep 14, 2023

Smoke and mirrors

Owner operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to own all the headaches and set your own schedule

Cons

Under the guise of “independently operated” …. They own you and your profits.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for your feedback as an IO. We're sorry to hear that tough work environment. We are working to pass this information along to the appropriate parties so that we can work to strengthen the experience of every employee who enters our stores. Thanks!

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