Does Circle K pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Circle K employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Circle K. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Circle K?

44% of Circle K employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Circle K 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Circle K?

Customer Service Representative (733) , Cashier (448) , Assistant Manager (374) , Store Manager (368) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (346) , Sales Associate/Cashier (245) , Sales Associate (138) , Manager (130) , Lead Customer Service Representative (116) , Assistant Store Manager (96) , Sales Assistant (59) , Customer Service Associate (50) , Supervisor (50) , Market Manager (48) , Customer Assistant (40)

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

"The people are great and are very helpful" ((in 191 reviews)); "Flexible hours and easy requesting days off" ((in 167 reviews)); "Good benefit but costly." ((in 131 reviews)); "coworkers are friendly and knowledgeable." ((in 115 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and depending on the manager can be enjoyable." ((in 92 reviews))

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

"The pay was low and the rewards programs we had to push really weren't good." ((in 489 reviews)); "Great Lakes Division (at least in the lower New England area) had poor management." ((in 304 reviews)); "You will not be treated as a person no matter how hard you work unless you have a good manager." ((in 174 reviews)); "No work life balance Not enough pay for what you do On call 24/7" ((in 68 reviews)); "No training and barely any work life/social life balance" ((in 67 reviews))

What are employees saying about Circle K layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Circle K locations?

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Circle K reviews

3.2

44% would recommend to a friend

(5,664 total reviews)

Alex Miller

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Circle K has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 5,664 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Circle K 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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6K reviews

2.0

Dec 11, 2025

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Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can’t think of much

Cons

pay, 5 days in office, constant changes

5.0

Dec 11, 2025

Great place

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Relaxed place to work any shift

Cons

No cons great place unique

5.0

Dec 7, 2025

Fun job

Customer service representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun job. Everyday is something new

Cons

Pay is low for adults.

Circle K Response

7mo

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you find the job fun and enjoy the variety that each day brings—creating a positive work environment is something we value highly. While we cannot discuss specific pay decisions here, please know that we take these concerns seriously and regularly evaluate wages in line with market standards and business needs. We hope you'll continue to grow with us!

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