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 64 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 48 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 37 reviews)); "Work life balance was good" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 58 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 34 reviews)); "Deceptive " 2 potential monetary raises per year" =virtually no one gets merit raises and raises of 5" ((in 16 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 15 reviews)); "Short breaks, stressful as short handed." ((in 13 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 , Rochester , Hooksett , Milford , Bloomfield , Hartford

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Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(932 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

34% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 932 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).

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932 reviews

3.0

Feb 20, 2017

Needs More Benefits For Part-Time Staff

Area supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility. Staff discount. Friendly staff.

Cons

20% discount is good but this is pretty much the only benefit afforded part-time staff. Yes, we get sick time accrual etc., but that is state law. We all get the chance for discount for meals, but only in RI. How about sharing some of the benefits like the company condo in NH? I'd love to be able to utilize that option if available.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for sharing and we love hearing from the team. You will be seeing some exciting benefit offerings beginning in April. PT associates working 20 hours or more will receive paid life insurance. All associates will have access to a fully paid Employee Assistance Program. We do give PT associates more than the state requires. PT off, sick, and personal time. Also access to auto discounts, vision insurance, and dental insurance. All the same as FT.

4.0

Feb 13, 2017

Good place to work

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible scheduling for part time, workers and management are nice

Cons

Felt like there wasnt much room to grow as part timer

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thanks for the service and best of luck.

4.0

Feb 13, 2017

Sales associate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice work enviroment / good benefits

Cons

only on get a 10 minute break

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for the feedback. I can assure you that we are looking at all time off practices for the company and trying to improve where and when we can.

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