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 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ocean State Job Lot?

40% of Ocean State Job Lot employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ocean State Job Lot 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 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)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 35 reviews)); "Great opportunities to learn about yourself" ((in 14 reviews)); "Work life balance was good" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Horrible management and corporate gets paid to watch employees in the store through cameras all day." ((in 57 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 15 reviews)); "Short breaks poor management" ((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 , Rochester , Hooksett , Milford , Bloomfield , Hartford

Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(932 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

37% approve of CEO

38% 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

1.0

Apr 24, 2024

Shop here…don’t work here

Assistant store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good discount for employees, employee shopping days usually quarterly

Cons

Field leadership expects stores to be run/look like a major retailer where you are paid a competitive wage and have a realistic budget to schedule from…of which neither are reality. Can’t attract talent when you can work at McDonalds for a higher wage thus associates are a revolving door. Zero flexibility for “free thought” as store management. Glassdoor surveys being done methodically by corporate HR to manipulate the reality of what it’s like at store level.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. Leaders like yourself have the ability to provide competitive wages to your associates and the ranges are wide and are very competitive. I would encourage you to meet with your District team leader or HR Business Partner to discuss some of your concerns and so they can provide you some retraining as it appears you may be unaware of how our compensation program works. Thanks again for your feedback and we hope you do seek additional support and training from your DTL and HRBP.

2.0

Apr 23, 2024

Not Worth it

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There were none to mention

Cons

Work life balance was poor

Ocean State Job Lot Response

1y

First and foremost, thank you for nearly 10 years at OSJL. We truly value those who have helped support the company's continued growth. Sounds like you have concerns about work life balance. We do believe in work life balance and our 45 hour work week for leaders is a five hour reduction from years past. Additionally we have provided leaders with a bonus three day weekends throughout the year and on top of a PTO structure allows for unused portions to be carried over each year. Sorry you have left us but we do wish you well for your future career opportunities.

1.0

Apr 17, 2024

Lacks direction and good mgt

Store team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good coworkers and customers and 30% employee discount

Cons

Upper management lacks some business ethics. They also have lost touch with how a store works

Ocean State Job Lot Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We are going through quite a bit of evolution this year as we continue to try new strategies to best support our customers and associates. Many of the changes we have implemented are aimed to balance the needs of the business with the needs of our associates. Trust that decisions we make are to position the company for success now and for the future. Thanks again.

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