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 61 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 46 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 39 reviews)); "We are rapidly expanding and the opportunities are endless with this terrific organization." ((in 14 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 33 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 16 reviews)); "They give very small raises." ((in 16 reviews)); "No training short staffed more f3" ((in 11 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

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

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (932 reviews)

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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).

Reviews by job title

932 reviews

3.0

Oct 13, 2016

Front end supervisor

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love working with customers

Cons

The company only hires part time employees

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. I would encourage you to speak with your Store Manager as well as your District Manager about any full time openings or potential openings. We want to give those associates who are dedicated and perform to the highest standards opportunities for growth. Good luck

5.0

Sep 22, 2016

Great Place to work and shop

Department head

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers (some not so great). But we all work together to complete a task. 20% employee discount, and we also get 30% and 40% discounts thou-out the year. Friendly costumers. Managers that will work right along side you. Good pay and hours. Profit sharing. Good health benefits. Winning Free Pizza for best internet sales.

Cons

Point system is unfair and outdated. Some favoritism from the managers. No Free Lunch Fridays for everyone, just the office...:( No over time. I would love to have more then 40 hours a week.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thank you for the feedback. Stay tuned on some exciting news about Points. Also, we have given the stores funds to let you enjoy some food on the owners...

3.0

Aug 28, 2016

Enjoy Working There But Conflicted

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Employee Discount (Especially the 30% Days) Rapid Career Advancement, Salary Bumps Sunday Overtime Hours

Cons

32 Point System Anonymous Cash Variance Reporting Mysterious Management Team Relocations Lack of Employee Appreciation Events outside of Rhode Island No Meal Breaks for 6 Hour Shifts

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts. If at all possible, I would like to understand some of your concerns. Please call me at 401-295- 2672. Please ask for the CHRO.

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Jobs at Ocean State Job Lot

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