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 60 reviews)); "1.) Great culture which extends from the top to the bottom of the organization." ((in 48 reviews)); "Flexible hours were one pro" ((in 26 reviews)); "Great Team to work with!" ((in 16 reviews)); "Flexible schedule" ((in 16 reviews))

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

"low pay and some bad employees" ((in 75 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 46 reviews)); "Managers are rude and stressed out and the customers can be stressful to deal with" ((in 19 reviews)); "Short staffed, no call outs, minimum wage is $13" ((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

(852 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 852 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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852 reviews

1.0

Jun 23, 2025

Info

Night shift shelf stocker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get to take broken or returned products home

Cons

Owners Discriminate all the time. If mortily injured Owners will still manipulate you come come to work. Favoritism. Owners verbally threaten you to obey. All employees under payed. Unless you're friends with Owners which they are over payed. No medical. No dental. No raises. No promotions

Grocery Outlet Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your concerns about your experience as a Night Shift Shelf Stocker. We value your feedback and want to assure you that we take your concerns seriously. As you know, our stores are independently owned and operated. Please feel free to contact Grocery Outlet’s operations team to share more about your experience.

5.0

May 18, 2025

What you put in you get out of it.

Owner operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You call the shots. Great opportunity for community involvement. Can change employees lives for the better.

Cons

Rising costs of insurance and wages. Refrigeration repairs are costly.

Grocery Outlet Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad that you are enjoying your time as an Independent Operator with Grocery Outlet. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please feel free to reach out to your local Grocery Outlet operations team.

5.0

May 16, 2025

Best decision we ever made!

Owner operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Own your own business Control over your income Flexibility Balance of Family & Work life Community leadership Partnership support

Cons

Possibly relocation but that’s exciting and 100% your choice.

Grocery Outlet Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback! We’re so glad that you are enjoying your time as an Independent Operator with Grocery Outlet. If you’d like to share more about your experience, please feel free to reach out to your local Grocery Outlet operations team.

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