Does Co-op pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Co-op employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Co-op. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Co-op?

66% of Co-op employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Co-op 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Co-op?

Team Leader (706) , Customer Team Member (CTM) (662) , Customer Team Member (567) , Customer Assistant (272) , Store Manager (189) , Sales Assistant (182) , Customer Service (168) , Customer Service Assistant (116) , Customer Service Representative (97) , Shop Assistant (84) , Warehouse Operative (81) , Team Member (80) , Sales Associate (79) , Retail Assistant (77) , CTM (69)

What are the pros of working at Co-op according to real employee reviews?

"the pay was good (above the national living wage) and the hours were alright." ((in 601 reviews)); "The staff was friendly and I got learnt and adapt to the store quite quickly." ((in 284 reviews)); "Great colleagues and discount of products" ((in 257 reviews)); "Great people and place to work" ((in 254 reviews)); "good benefits and build relationships" ((in 175 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Co-op according to real employee reviews?

"poor management and excess of responsibilties" ((in 369 reviews)); "Long hours but that's fine if you are willing to progress and apply yourself." ((in 289 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager you’ll have a hard time getting anyone above them to listen." ((in 191 reviews)); "no training or progression unless you are in with a certain crown or you have a manager that is" ((in 93 reviews)); "Breaks were short and infrequent" ((in 55 reviews))

What are employees saying about Co-op layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Co-op locations?

New York , Austin , Fort Worth , Des Moines , Phillipsburg , Aurora , Bronx , Pigeon , Detroit , Erlanger , Charlotte , Kernersville , Irving , Italy , Plano , Putney , Carthage , Nova , Los Alamitos , Napa , Redwood City , San Jose , Manchester , Grimes , Jacksonville , Essex , Taunton , Walhalla , China , Sussex

Co-op reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(6,267 total reviews)

Kate Allum

58% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (6,267 reviews)

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Co-op has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,267 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Co-op employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

6K reviews

4.0

Sep 12, 2016

Good place to work

Data protection support manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great people, great building, opportunity to advance, great location, established brand, pleasant environment, ethical business, no concerns.

Cons

There are no real downsides to put into writing. The only thing that comes to mind is that the building is so big that you might have some trouble finding your way around.

Co-op Response

9y

It definitely feels like a maze at times. We're glad that you enjoyed working with us. Best of luck for the future. ^Sophie

4.0

Sep 12, 2016

Amazing people and fun company

Shop assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great people to work with

Cons

low pay, long hours and to much overtime

Co-op Response

9y

We definitely agree that we should all smile more. Thanks for getting in touch. ^Sophie

3.0

Sep 9, 2016

Customer advisor

Customer service advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working with public. Empathy with customers. Learning all the time.

Cons

Shift working Travelling time Food in restaurant

Co-op Response

9y

Thanks for getting in touch. Was it your commute into work that you found difficult? Thanks, ^Sophie

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