Does Grocery Outlet pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Grocery Outlet employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Grocery Outlet. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

42% of Grocery Outlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grocery Outlet 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grocery Outlet?

Cashier (144) , Manager (37) , Sales Associate/Cashier (37) , Stocker (17) , Grocery Stocker (16) , Grocery Clerk (15) , Front End Cashier (14) , Produce Clerk (14) , Owner Operator (13) , Store Manager (13) , Department Manager (11) , Courtesy Clerk (10) , Merchandiser (10) , Sales Associate (10) , Buyer (7)

What are the pros of working at Grocery Outlet according to real employee reviews?

"People are nice and funny." ((in 63 reviews)); "It's a unique place with a great culture." ((in 46 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 25 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 18 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and nice owner" ((in 15 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Grocery Outlet according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and some bad employees" ((in 79 reviews)); "The management is poor and you get yelled at for things that either aren’t your fault or things you weren’t even trained for." ((in 53 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 49 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 22 reviews)); "Very little training (only one day)." ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Grocery Outlet layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Grocery Outlet locations?

Emeryville , Sacramento , Seattle , San Jose , Fresno , San Francisco , Portland , Los Angeles , San Diego , Vallejo , Boise , Antioch , Bellingham , Lakeport , Redding , Fremont , Bellevue , Spokane , Medford , Newberg , Reading , Oroville , Huntington Beach , La Mirada , Modesto , Norco , Ontario , Davis , Elk Grove , Placerville

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Grocery Outlet reviews

2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(855 total reviews)

Jason Potter

33% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.7

Senior management

2.6

Career opportunities

2.4

Compensation and benefits

Grocery Outlet has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 855 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Grocery Outlet 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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Reviews by job title

855 reviews

4.0

Apr 7, 2022

Good Job

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-They're all franchised, so it has a similar mom and pop shop environment -My boss is fantastic, understanding, and overall a great person -Can work as much overtime as desired

Cons

-Since all stores are franchised, you may not have an owner that's as relaxed and comprehensive. I have heard some horror stories where the owner forced an employee to pay for damaged or lost equipment. -Corporate has unrealistic standards [ know all operations are similar] and forces owners to buy the product with concise expiration dates or slow-selling product. -Each owner has their own policies/benefits/ect.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Manager. We appreciate you sharing your experience with us and will bring this information back to management to review. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

3.0

Apr 7, 2022

Good people bad pay

Department head

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people, Never boring, you see all the deals

Cons

Long hours, bad pay, high turnover

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Department head. We also love the deals and the people! As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

4.0

Apr 6, 2022

Great working with local families

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You can learn the trade and work towards becoming your own boss by becoming an owner yourself.

Cons

No benefits, pay is relatively low compared to big chain retail.

Grocery Outlet Response

Thank you for sharing your experience as a Manager. We love having local families run our stores and their involvement in the community is unmatched. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. I would encourage you to reach out to your store’s independent owner to share more about your experience. Best of luck in your career endeavors!

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Jobs at Grocery Outlet

Cashier/Customer Service

Experienced Produce Clerk