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 61 reviews)); "It's a unique place with a great culture." ((in 49 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 77 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 52 reviews)); "No benefits with the exception of Christmas time we got 10% off for a week or two" ((in 48 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((in 11 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).

Reviews by job title

853 reviews

3.0

Jul 2, 2017

Store Manager

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The owner/operator treats you like a member of the family. They are very professional and approachable.

Cons

No security guard to protect safety of the store and its employees.

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thanks for taking the time to give your thoughts, and we're glad you had a good experience during your time at Grocery Outlet. Our Independent Owner Operators are always assessing security procedures & making adjustments as needed, we appreciate the feedback on this important element and will pass along to the Operator.

3.0

Jun 29, 2017

Set Crew Merchandiser Corporate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some great coworkers, Travel, Easy to save money, Decent wage, New location every 1 to 3 weeks.

Cons

Smoke and Mirrors, Can't trust lead managers word, only home 8 days a month, horrible work/life balance, Making friends with the right people will advance you further than skill will.

Grocery Outlet Response

8y

Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear your thoughts regarding our job posting/promotion process as Grocery Outlet prides itself on promoting from within. In order for us to appropriately address your concerns we would really appreciate the opportunity to speak with you in person about your experience. The set crew team does travel a considerable amount of time, and it is a requirement of the role, but would like to talk about ideas you may have as consideration for a better balance. Please reach out if you're interested in a further conversation.

2.0

Jun 24, 2017

A job, not a career

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you get in the good graces of the right people, there are opportunities for growth. The people who truly care, will treat you like family.

Cons

It's a boys club, positions are often posted with employees already picked, if they even post it. Not what you know, it's who you know. Being an overachiever will only get you more work, not a promotion. The family company feel is fading away; bounces are valued higher then doing right by the employees and stores.

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