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) , 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 65 reviews)); "Some companies claim to have a great culture but Grocery Outlet really does." ((in 39 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 15 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 15 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 53 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 50 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 19 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

(851 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 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).

Reviews by job title

851 reviews

3.0

Jul 1, 2025

Sales Associate/Cashier

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a positive work environment.

Cons

low pay and some bad employees

Grocery Outlet Response

11mo

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Cashier. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. We would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience.

4.0

Jun 24, 2025

Not bad at all

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hired me with little experience and gave me a shot, worked with my schedule

Cons

Not a very good staff discount

Grocery Outlet Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on being a Sales Associate/Cashier with Grocery Outlet! We’re happy to hear that you’ve had a great experience. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. We 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!

1.0

Jun 23, 2025

Info

Night shift shelf stocker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to take broken or returned products home

Cons

Owners Discriminate all the time. If mortily injured Owners will still manipulate you come come to work. Favoritism. Owners verbally threaten you to obey. All employees under payed. Unless you're friends with Owners which they are over payed. No medical. No dental. No raises. No promotions

Grocery Outlet Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your concerns about your experience as a Night Shift Shelf Stocker. We value your feedback and want to assure you that we take your concerns seriously. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. Please feel free to contact Grocery Outlet’s operations team to share more about your experience.

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