Circle K reviews

3.2

44% would recommend to a friend

(5,664 total reviews)
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Alex Miller

47% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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
5.0
Sep 16, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Rather competitive pay for simple job, with consistent pay raise - Cleaning, stocking, running register - basic tasks - Great people who work with you

Cons

- The Smart Check-out system that they force you to use will get customers to yell at you - Higher-ups that don't understand what a shift is like will underhire staff and make your job a living hell - The up and down rewards system

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Circle K Response
9mo
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We're glad to hear you've found the pay structure fair and the work manageable, and especially that you've had a positive experience with your coworkers — we know how much a great team can make all the difference. We also appreciate your honest feedback about the Smart Check-out system. We understand that technology transitions can be challenging, especially when they impact customer interactions. Your insight helps us identify areas where we can improve training, support, and communication — both for our team members and our customers. Thanks again for being part of the Circle K team!
2.0
Sep 16, 2025

Unclear expectations

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Colleagues at an individual level are talented, capable, and collaborative. Opportunity to build resilience and operate independently.

Cons

No clear direction from leadership, leaving teams to guess expectations. Shifting priorities create confusion and rework. HR is basically nonexistent. Environment can be toxic.

2.0
Sep 15, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Meeting interesting people and getting to know customers.

Cons

Stressful work environment; low pay; constant theft; unsupportive management; frequent coworker call outs.

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