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 (33) , 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 90 reviews)); "Great people to work with" ((in 78 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly." ((in 50 reviews)); "Flexible schedules (if part" ((in 36 reviews)); "However mostly union so the benefits are good if you do stick around" ((in 33 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 108 reviews)); "Management was poor and didn't seem to care about their employees" ((in 89 reviews)); "Incompetent managers" ((in 37 reviews)); "Awful upper management, absurd and inefficient initiatives from corporate" ((in 23 reviews)); "No training AT ALL" ((in 13 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 , Peterborough , Braintree , Brockton , Stow , Waltham , Mansfield , Lewiston , Portland

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

Aug 18, 2014

I like the people I work with

Deli clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

If you are desperate enough to take an $8 hour job, they do let you cash your paycheck in the store. If you ask one week ahead of time they are flexible with scheduling. I like the people I work with, but I usually like the people I work with, so maybe its me.

Cons

We never get out on time, they ask too much of employees. The pay is awful. Benefits are not good for part timers and most people are classified as part timers.

4.0

Jul 8, 2014

Trying and frustrating

Checkout cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The people you work with are typically fun nice people. This company hires autistic people as well as others with some mental disabilities as baggers (nothing too serious but somehting they can get paid for), so be prepared to work with them and be their friends too. The hours are nice, but shifts are in awkward chunks with barely any break time (seriously, I work 6 hour shifts and get a 15 minute break to eat...so buy in bulk and stash in the fridge for the week)

Cons

At the interview I was told they promote from within however, I watched a high schooler get hired directly without any experience in teh company as one of my supervisors. Not cool. Also, my branch is awful at posting schedules. It's very likely it posts at 9 pm the night before your 7 am shift starts, giving you almost no warning.

4.0

Jun 8, 2014

Great people! Team spirit. Busy

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good coworkers, great customers. No variety.

Cons

Parent company has no use for talent and vision. They want everything done one way with no consideration of LOCAL flavor. If your a leader at store level your spinning your wheels.

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