Item: Subway
Rating: 3
Author: Sandwich Artist

Question 1

Is Subway a good company to work for?

Accepted Answer

Subway has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 25,152 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 52% of employees would recommend working at Subway to a friend and 37% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Subway have been left by employees working as Intern, Artist and Front End Cashier.

Question 2

Does Subway pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Subway employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Subway. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 3

How satisfied are employees working at Subway?

Accepted Answer

52% of Subway employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Subway 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

Question 4

What are the top reviewed jobs at Subway?

Accepted Answer

Sandwich Artist (9992), Manager (673), Sandwhich Artist (668), Cashier (498), Store Manager (453), Assistant Manager (445), Sandwich Maker (307), Atendente (306), Crew Member (225), Senior Sandwich Artist (213), Supervisor (190), Shift Leader (167), General Manager (139), Sales Associate/Cashier (132), Shift Supervisor (110)

Question 5

What are the pros of working at Subway according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"Free food and drinks.... as long as it it coffee tea or fountain drink." ((in 1047 reviews)); "It was good to have as a first job and the hours are flexible. ." ((in 1041 reviews)); "You get free lunch and it’s a really easy job the people are nice and the leads are fantastic" ((in 712 reviews)); "Good growth potential and coworkers" ((in 574 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and human and understand that youre a person who has their own problems too and have to deal with them sometimes" ((in 368 reviews))

Question 6

What are the cons of working at Subway according to real employee reviews?

Accepted Answer

"The pay was low and typically only 1 or 2 ppl were scheduled during a shift." ((in 2049 reviews)); "Poor management and constantly understaffed" ((in 1344 reviews)); "Bad manager and too controlling" ((in 628 reviews)); "No benefits of working here and you are expected to put lots of work in for little reward." ((in 399 reviews)); "Minimum wage only for such a busy job with a lot of work to do." ((in 332 reviews))

Question 7

What are employees saying about Subway layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What are the top reviewed Subway locations?

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Los Angeles, New York, Houston, San Diego, Milford, Chicago, Atlanta, Phoenix, Miami, Las Vegas, San Antonio, Dallas, Orlando, Portland, Charlotte, Seattle, Tampa, Sacramento, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit, Austin, Cleveland, Denver, Jacksonville, San Jose, Virginia Beach, Colorado Springs, Pittsburgh, Kansas City

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