Does Goodwill Southern California pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Goodwill Southern California employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Goodwill Southern California. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Goodwill Southern California?

63% of Goodwill Southern California employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Goodwill Southern California 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goodwill Southern California?

Retail Sales Associate (7) , Assistant General Manager (5) , Retail Associate (5) , Sales Associate (5) , Store Manager (5) , Assistant Manager (4) , General Manager (4) , Brand Ambassador (2) , Business Service Representative (2) , Cashier (2) , Director (2) , Manager (2) , Program Manager (2) , Retail Ambassador (2)

What are the pros of working at Goodwill Southern California according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay" ((in 4 reviews)); "Pretty much no pros if your stuck with managers who don’t know what there doing but expect a lot from employees." ((in 3 reviews)); "Respectable people all around" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Goodwill Southern California according to real employee reviews?

"Bad management and they rob you of your hours if not cautious." ((in 5 reviews)); "Upper management is the main issue." ((in 4 reviews)); "Overall work environment and employee happiness." ((in 4 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Goodwill Southern California locations?

Los Angeles , Long Beach , Chino Hills , Ontario , Temecula , Redondo Beach , Santa Monica , Riverside , Arcadia , Cerritos , Diamond Bar , Fullerton , Glendale , La Puente , Norwalk , Pacoima , Palmdale , Panorama City , Santa Clarita , Stevenson Ranch , Venice , West Hills , Chino , Corona , Hemet , Norco , Redlands , San Bernardino , Upland , Oceanside

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Not ethical nor professional - Store Manager Goodwill Southern California Employee Review

2.0

Oct 24, 2018

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job if you have no other options

Cons

Poor business ethics. Take advantage of special needs employees. Uses the "buddy system" for advancement. Violate protected statuses with impunity.

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5.0

Jan 9, 2026

Sales ambassador

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Helped me be more open.

Cons

And deal with issues involving customers

Goodwill Southern California Response

6mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're happy to hear you enjoy working with the team and appreciate the culture that we are building together.

3.0

Jan 28, 2026

Retail associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good place to start when moving

Cons

tiring to work in retail

Goodwill Southern California Response

5mo

Did you know Goodwill offers more than retail roles? Visit Dayforce → Search Jobs to explore our non-retail opportunities and continue making a difference with Goodwill—where we change lives through the Power of Work.

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