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)); "It's a unique place with a great culture." ((in 42 reviews)); "Flexible hours works with schooling" ((in 22 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 14 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((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 52 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 20 reviews)); "Very little training (only one day)." ((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

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

Feb 10, 2023

Okay

Stocker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy work just a lot of standing

Cons

Standing on your feet for 8.5 hours

Grocery Outlet Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Stocker. 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

Jan 27, 2023

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Fresh merchandiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Grocery Outlet has a culture of people helping people. A Fresh Merchandiser does just that helping the independent operator achieve their desired success in their business through training and coaching to highlight and showcase fresh to grow their business

Cons

There is always more work to be done, but that can be a positive as time flies while helping others.

Grocery Outlet Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Fresh Merchandiser! We are glad to hear that you are still with the GO family and enjoying your time. There is definitely work to be done as we are growing, but we love staying busy. It's great to be apart of a growing company!

5.0

Jan 20, 2023

Culture Driven Company

Director, new store growth

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Joined Grocery Outlet as an independent operator several years back and absolutely loved the corporate partnership and culture of the GOI leadership. Transitioned to the corporate side to promote company growth and support new independent operators as they begin their journey as an entrepreneur. Many companies tout culture, but many fall short. Grocery Outlet leads by their collaborative, value defined and diverse team members to support the independent operators and stay true to a family based environment! Amazing things happen in our company, everyday!

Cons

None to report at the moment.

Grocery Outlet Response

3y

Thank you for sharing your feedback from both an operator and corporate employee perspective! We are glad to hear that you have had such a positive experience. Please share with your friends!

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