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 61 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 35 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 60 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 31 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Deceptive " 2 potential monetary raises per year" =virtually no one gets merit raises and raises of 5" ((in 14 reviews)); "Short breaks poor management" ((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

40% would recommend to a friend

(932 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

37% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

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

Mar 25, 2024

Good

Front end supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people to work with

Cons

FES is a stressful job for little to no more money than a regular sales associate. Not worth it.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for the time. FES and all jobs are being looked at regularly to ensure we are competitive in this changing retail landscape. Please reach out to our benefit team as there are so many free resources we can provide you to manage your stress.

5.0

Mar 22, 2024

Great company with great growth!

Human resources

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Growing with this company is incredible! We continue to tackle big projects and expand into new markets, keeping things exciting. Plus, we're constantly adding amazing perks for associates. From health and wellness initiatives to unique benefits like vacation condo rentals and profit sharing, they truly value their people. It's a great environment to grow your career and feel appreciated!

Cons

I have none at this time.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for taking the time to show the future associates what it is really like to work for us. Please continue to share all these exciting topics.

4.0

Mar 17, 2024

Good work

Front-end supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very relaxed, yet still in-control management. A wide range of job responsibilities allows it to remain exciting.

Cons

Store management was often conflicted by corporate management over what was best for our individual store. This made for a difficult situation of how to work.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for the feedback. We recognize the perceived conflict and we are hitting this head on. Our CEO is meeting regularly with the field and store leadership to ensure we are focused on most impactful work.

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Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts available starting at 12pm to close/9pm and must have weekend availability!

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