Q: What are the top reviewed jobs at Big Lots?

Cashier (280) , Sales Associate/Cashier (279) , Sales Associate (256) , Store Manager (229) , Assistant Manager (178) , Store Associate (136) , Stocker (96) , Associate (70) , Manager (63) , Retail Sales Associate (59) , Assistant Store Manager (58) , Furniture Sales Associate (41) , Assistant Team Leader (40) , Store Team Leader (39) , Customer Service Representative (32)

Question 1

Does Big Lots pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Big Lots employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Big Lots. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Big Lots?

Accepted Answer

41% of Big Lots employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Big Lots 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Big Lots?

Accepted Answer

Cashier (280), Sales Associate/Cashier (279), Sales Associate (256), Store Manager (229), Assistant Manager (178), Store Associate (136), Stocker (96), Associate (70), Manager (63), Retail Sales Associate (59), Assistant Store Manager (58), Furniture Sales Associate (41), Assistant Team Leader (40), Store Team Leader (39), Customer Service Representative (32)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Great People!! Great Work!! Every one is very supportive and willing to help out!" ((in 210 reviews)); "great coworkers and your own hours" ((in 134 reviews)); "The benefits are good and if you're at a good store the best part is the people you work with." ((in 113 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and a nice 20% Employee discount" ((in 69 reviews)); "Good work environment and coworkers." ((in 50 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Pay was low but was a couple of years ago so they may have increased it" ((in 358 reviews)); "Management is poor and very unprofessional ." ((in 251 reviews)); "District managers have no empathy or the  intelligence to see things through the eyes of their store employees." ((in 148 reviews)); "Long hours for digital and marketing teams." ((in 137 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 67 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Big Lots layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Big Lots locations?

Accepted Answer

Columbus, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Charlotte, Chicago, Las Vegas, Louisville, San Antonio, Indianapolis, Baltimore, Durant, Raleigh, Montgomery, Austin, Tampa, Fort Worth, Apple Valley, San Diego, Seattle, Pittsburgh, Tremont, Jacksonville, Richmond, Rochester, Sacramento

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