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 15% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Grocery Outlet?

44% of Grocery Outlet employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Grocery Outlet 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Grocery Outlet?

Cashier (143) , 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 59 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 47 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 27 reviews)); "flexible scheduling" ((in 18 reviews)); "Friendly staff and atmosphere!" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 77 reviews)); "management is bad about making sure schedules are kept" ((in 53 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 50 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Poor management, no training, no communication, drastically changing hours" ((in 12 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

Grocery Outlet reviews

3.0

44% would recommend to a friend

(853 total reviews)

Jason Potter

38% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Grocery Outlet has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 853 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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853 reviews

3.0

Aug 3, 2017

Cashier

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Great team environment. Family run and they know and care about each employee. Willing to work around school scheduals or adjust hours for other reasons if needed.

Cons

Hard work...no down time. Lots of stocking heavy product and on your feet non stop.

3.0

Jul 31, 2017

Store Manager

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some of the Customers were great!

Cons

Ownership. No consistency in the Management team

5.0

Jul 31, 2017

Great growth opportunities in an entrepreneurial and supportive culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I'm so happy that I joined Grocery Outlet a few years ago. The company is growing quickly, and that has meant tremendous opportunities for me and my co-workers. The company's culture, which is entrepreneurial and empowering, continues, has grown stronger since I have been here and is a key driver of our industry-leading growth. Across the company, there is a strong sense of purpose toward helping the community of our customers and our operators. This company is perfect for anyone who wants to grow professionally in a fast-moving, mission-driven, and supportive environment.

Cons

This company has a collaborative mindset. It's team-based. Lone wolves who set out to impose a conventional template from past experience and who are not open to learning and growing might struggle.

Grocery Outlet Response

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Thank you for taking the time to write this review of your 3+ years at Grocery Outlet! We're glad your experience has been such a positive one.

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