Does Ocean State Job Lot pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ocean State Job Lot employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ocean State Job Lot. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ocean State Job Lot?

38% of Ocean State Job Lot employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ocean State Job Lot 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ocean State Job Lot?

Sales Associate (90) , Front End Supervisor (65) , Department Head (30) , Store Team Leader (29) , Sales Associate/Cashier (27) , Store Manager (26) , Area Supervisor (23) , Cashier (22) , Area Team Leader (18) , Assistant Manager (18) , Field Merchandiser (17) , Operations Supervisor (15) , Retail Sales Associate (12) , Manager (9) , Stock Associate (9)

What are the pros of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits and always new jobs being offered to existing associates" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 42 reviews)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 42 reviews)); "Work life balance was good" ((in 13 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor." ((in 61 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 36 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 15 reviews)); "They give very small raises." ((in 14 reviews)); "Short breaks, stressful as short handed." ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ocean State Job Lot layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ocean State Job Lot layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ocean State Job Lot in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ocean State Job Lot locations?

North Kingstown , Boston , Providence , Warwick , Salem , South Plainfield , Ballston Spa , Clifton Park , New York , Manchester , Berlin , Valatie , Centereach , Poughkeepsie , Concord , Bristol , Cranston , Woonsocket , Medway , Wareham , Weymouth , Southwick , East Northport , North Babylon , Bennington , Hooksett , Milford , Bloomfield , Hartford , Windsor

Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(931 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

34% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 931 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ocean State Job Lot employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

931 reviews

2.0

Sep 13, 2025

They are lucky to have the people they have

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hire anyone really so you have a good chance of being hired Some of my friends work here

Cons

They hire anyone really so some people are very bad at their jobs, but they tell everyone they are bad at their jobs to make them work harder. Antisocial behavior from some employees Customers treat the place like a human zoo It’s hard to focus because a lot of people mess things up both customers and employees. Idk I just need a job where it’s not so boring and I am not bothered. Just punch in and punch out.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

5mo

Thank you for your time with us and for your honest feedback. We are sorry to hear that your experience in Waltham was frustrating. We aim to balance a busy store environment with a supportive team culture, and it sounds like we missed the mark in your case. We wish you the best in finding a role that is a better fit for what you are looking for.

4.0

Sep 4, 2025

Part-time

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers and interview process.

Cons

Part-time everyday because you work 5 hours. Cost of gas is hardly offset by the pay when that happens.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

8mo

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you had a positive experience with the interview process and enjoy your coworkers! We understand your frustration regarding the cost of gas and the shorter, everyday part-time shifts. We appreciate you bringing this specific issue to our attention.

3.0

Aug 18, 2025

Treated well, questionable corporate leadership

Area supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

30% employee discount, easy to get time off, good benefits, generally solid store level management, good work-life balance, encourages internal growth

Cons

Terrible "advanced scheduler" never gives enough labor for part timers, unrealistic expectations for working out freight, very disorganized, bad pay

Ocean State Job Lot Response

8mo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. We are pleased to hear you value the associate discount, benefits, and work-life balance. We recognize and appreciate your candid insight regarding corporate decision-making, pay, and operational planning—specifically relating to our labor scheduler and freight expectations. Critical information from experienced leaders like you is important to our continuous improvement efforts, and we will ensure this feedback is given the appropriate consideration. We appreciate your continued commitment to Ocean State Job Lot.

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Jobs at Ocean State Job Lot

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