Does Shaw's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Shaw's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Shaw's. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Shaw's?

46% of Shaw's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Shaw's 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Shaw's?

Cashier (140) , Grocery Clerk (64) , Customer Service Representative (63) , Deli Clerk (61) , Produce Clerk (45) , Sales Associate/Cashier (34) , Front End Cashier (26) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (25) , Associate (13) , Bakery Clerk (12) , Sales Associate (11) , Checkout Cashier (9) , Grocery Stocker (9) , Bookkeeper (8) , Evening Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Shaw's according to real employee reviews?

"flexible hours and easy to take days off" ((in 86 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 74 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly." ((in 52 reviews)); "However mostly union so the benefits are good if you do stick around" ((in 36 reviews)); "Flexible schedules (if part" ((in 36 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Shaw's according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is low and your experience might vary depending on your manager." ((in 109 reviews)); "Management was poor and didn't seem to care about their employees" ((in 86 reviews)); "Incompetent managers" ((in 42 reviews)); "Awful upper management, absurd and inefficient initiatives from corporate" ((in 23 reviews)); "No training AT ALL" ((in 12 reviews))

What are employees saying about Shaw's layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Shaw's layoffs and their outlook for job security at Shaw's in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Shaw's locations?

Boston , Worcester , Nashua , Methuen , Ashland , Concord , Colchester , Londonderry , Franklin , Wakefield , Wareham , North Attleboro , Plaistow , Merrimack , Groton , Peabody , Plymouth , Bangor , Brunswick , Wells , Burlington , Derry , Milford , Peterborough , Braintree , Brockton , Stow , Waltham , Mansfield , Lewiston

Shaw's reviews

3.3

46% would recommend to a friend

(1,165 total reviews)

Susan Morris

47% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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Shaw's has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,165 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Shaw's employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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1K reviews

2.0

Oct 14, 2014

Try not to stay too long.

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- An excellent company in terms of a first job. - TOPP time is a very reasonable benefit.

Cons

- Limited advancement without driving yourself into the ground. - If you live off of what you make working here, you sure as hell better go into work even if you're injured. - TOPP time may need to be saved for injuries instead of your one or two brief vacations a year.

3.0

Oct 7, 2014

If you get a job at Shaw's, you'd better be ready to work.

Assistant produce manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Shaw's gives a good amount of paid time off, they have flexible schedules and they contribute to my 401k.

Cons

They spend far too little on labor, making it hard for the stores to operate to their full potential. There are always full time positions opening up, mainly because people are leaving. Since the company became privately owned, every job has gotten harder. They are constantly short-staffed making it nearly impossible to reach the company's vision.

3.0

Oct 7, 2014

Not what it used to be

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, associate discount, for the most part co-workers are great people. Every company has a few that are not, but overall the workforce is hardworking and dedicated. Opportunities to advance

Cons

Leadership in the company is out of touch with what customer really want. No gimmick, just competitive low pricing. Prices have improved but nowhere near where they should be. Lack of work/life balance- recent Scheduling changes do are not conducive to a family life.

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