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 65 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 40 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 36 reviews)); "flexible schedules part and full time" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 55 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, stressful as short handed." ((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

40% would recommend to a friend

(932 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

37% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

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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

Jun 16, 2023

Awful

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None really, depending on the location you might have some great managers.

Cons

The company refuses to invest any of its profit into its workforce or even into modernizing their stores. Anything they post in response to this review will be either an outright lie or gross distortion of the facts. Oh, and no holiday pay or Sunday pay unless it’s required by the state you work in.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

3y

Our company continues to reinvest in our associates through improving our benefit assortment and paying competitive wages. We are one of the few retailers that offer an annual profit sharing payout. Please contact Ed Kruger, Human Resources Business Partner, at e.kruger@osjl.com so that we can learn more about your specific experience.

1.0

Jun 5, 2023

Corporate Issues

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

30 % discount otherwise nothing else at this time.

Cons

The corporation making last minute decisions to change store hours without proper notification to the employees of their hours or shift change. If you tell management that you are unable to work the shift change because of their last minute decision and need to leave at the original time scheduled, you are told to change your plans and you have no choice to work the change. Scheduling employees when they have put in for a day off on the day that was requested off. Constantly being harassed by management about getting insiders and donations. Customers are not happy with being asked for donations. This all leads to a very hostile work environment. Merchandise is low in any many areas of the store. Too many customers are leaving without making any type of purchase. They should focus on the stores instead of real estate.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback. We are a people first company that cares about its team members and provides associate wellness as a critical company value. It would be important for us to learn about the location you work so we can address your specific concern. Your experience does not align with our typical associate experience. We believe in an open door philosophy and invite you to reach out to our HR Business Partner Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com so we can understand your specific concern.

5.0

Jun 1, 2023

Best company I have ever worked for

Area supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Having a good work life and home life balance is key. Working for ocean state job lot gave me just that. In the almost 3 years I have worked there I have only ever been called into work on a day off maybe 2 times.

Cons

None!!! They are the best.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback. We are happy you are having a good experience with us.

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