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 5% 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, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.4 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 57 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 37 reviews)); "Work life balance was good" ((in 12 reviews)); "Ocean State Job Lot provides employees with a friendly work environment and a leadership team to guide them to success." ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 57 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 32 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)); "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

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Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(933 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

35% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.4

Career opportunities

Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 933 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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933 reviews

1.0

Sep 9, 2016

Only if you need the money desperately

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours and great coworkers

Cons

Point system. Unreasonable demands in tight frame.Have never seen the most obnoxious and demeaning managers. Left work at the end of the day deflated. Hard work and finishing tasks mean nothing.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for the feedback. I wish we could have connected while you were still employed. We are still interested in hearing more about your experience in Taunton. Please call me at 401-295-2672. Please ask for the CHRO

2.0

Sep 6, 2016

Stop the Shameless Self-Promotion

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Appreciate the ability to shop with a 20% discount and some of the other benefits are worthwhile.

Cons

Reading the CHRO's shameless plugs about the ownership and working for this company. It's only rosy through his eyes....not an hourly's.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you as always for the feedback. Very sorry you are disappointed. I would love you to call or set up time to speak with me so we can discuss some concerns. We will continue to share any perk that will benefit all of our associates. The 20% discount is one of those perks. Wellness and healthy life style changes is a journey. Best of luck.

1.0

Aug 5, 2016

awful

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

There is not really much pros about working at ocean state besides the co workers

Cons

Ocean State has a point system that is made up for you to fail. The managers that worked at my store were completely rude and often lied to their workers to get things to go their way. They were constantly making up policies and leaving work extremely early. One manager loved to find reasons to yell at us and would constantly watch the camera waiting for one of us to take a break for a minute then get excited to come out of the office to yell at us. I suggest not working here unless you are a super natural person and do not get sick or enjoy being treated like complete garbage

Ocean State Job Lot Response

This is very disappointing to hear. I am the CHRO for Ocean State Job Lot and I would appreciate the rime to listen to your concerns. Our Associates are very important to the success of this company. Please contact me at 401-295-2672

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