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

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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).

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931 reviews

2.0

Feb 28, 2026

Could be a great place, but is marred by upper management.

Head of department

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*can opt in on benefits as full-time or part-time

Cons

*tries to run with as little staff as possible *forced day/night rotation

2.0

Feb 18, 2026

Going Downhill...

Store associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

30% Discount, Flexible Hours, Friendly Co-Workers, Great Company Values

Cons

Cutting Hours, Layoffs, Lousy Decision-Making, Skeleton Crews

1.0

Feb 16, 2026

Furloughs and Layoffs

Store specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None at all, bad company to work for. Beware!! DONT WORK HERE OR SHOP HERE!! You give them your all and they turn around and layoff!!

Cons

Management is horrible because of the owners push on them!! Terrible place to work! Go somewhere else for employment-opportunities!

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Jobs at Ocean State Job Lot

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

Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate-Part Time-Temp to Permanent- Various shifts needed and must have weekend availability!

Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts needed starting at 11am and must have weekend availability!

Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts needed starting at 8/9am and must have weekend availability!

Temporary Seasonal Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts available (Evenings 3/4pm to close) must have weekend availability!)

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