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 197 reviews)); "Flexible hours and close to home" ((in 167 reviews)); "Good benefit but costly." ((in 144 reviews)); "The coworkers are great to work with and you'll find yourself making personal friends with some of them." ((in 106 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and depending on the manager can be enjoyable." ((in 90 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 491 reviews)); "Great Lakes Division (at least in the lower New England area) had poor management." ((in 306 reviews)); "You will not be treated as a person no matter how hard you work unless you have a good manager." ((in 180 reviews)); "No training and barely any work life/social life balance" ((in 73 reviews)); "No work life balance Not enough pay for what you do On call 24/7" ((in 71 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?

Phoenix , Tempe , San Antonio , Tucson , Tampa , Charlotte , Houston , Jacksonville , Orlando , Raleigh , Tallahassee , Chicago , Columbus , Akron , El Paso , Mesa , Louisville , Indianapolis , Columbus , Austin , Baton Rouge , Pensacola , Las Vegas , Denver , Lakeland , Chandler , Ocala , Augusta , Oklahoma City , Fayetteville

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

4.0

Dec 3, 2025

Great

Global head

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great culture tons of opportunities and exposure

Cons

Cheap at times to the point of hurting the business

Circle K Response

7mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective and for your long-term commitment to Circle K. We’re delighted to hear that you value our culture and the opportunities for growth and exposure—we strive to create an environment where team members can thrive and build their careers. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding resources and costs. We recognize that balancing expenses while supporting our employees and customers is critical to the success of the business, and your input helps us identify areas where we can improve. Your dedication over the past several years is truly valued, and we encourage you to continue sharing your ideas with leadership so we can keep strengthening both our culture and our business practices.

1.0

Dec 2, 2025

Job

Credit risk analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

People that you work with are decent

Cons

Bad company culture Poor management Bad pay

2.0

Dec 1, 2025

2 out of 5 Stars

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team Environment: The most positive aspect of working here is often the camaraderie among frontline team members. Peers are generally supportive and collaborative, which helps manage the daily demands. Company Stability: As a large, established company, scheduling and payment are reliable and consistent.

Cons

Unsustainable Workload: The workload expectations placed on the department often feel excessive and are not commensurate with the available resources or business needs. Focus on Metrics and Optics: There is a noticeable pressure from the director level to take on new projects and increase output, even if the value of that work is questionable. This seems driven by a need for management to demonstrate high productivity and departmental relevance, rather than focusing on tasks that genuinely drive revenue or operational efficiency. Top-Down Pressure: This constant push for increased output creates a high-pressure environment where effort is prioritized over effective strategy, leading to frequent burnout and inefficiency among staff.

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