Does HomeSense pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HomeSense employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HomeSense. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HomeSense?

83% of HomeSense employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HomeSense 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HomeSense?

Sales Associate (295) , Store Associate (69) , Retail Sales Associate (58) , Associate (55) , Sales Associate/Cashier (28) , Sales Assistant (18) , Cashier (11) , Retail Associate (11) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Customer Service Associate (8) , Part Time Sales Associate (8) , Customer Service (7) , Merchandise Associate (7) , Merchandise Coordinator (7) , Retail Assistant (7)

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

"The people I worked with were great and supportive" ((in 49 reviews)); "Good pay and development structure" ((in 44 reviews)); "Really helpful and friendly staff" ((in 32 reviews)); "Good pay and nice managers" ((in 30 reviews)); "Flexible hours and understanding mangers." ((in 30 reviews))

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

"Poor management and over worked" ((in 61 reviews)); "Pay is often close to minimum wage — This is one of the biggest complaints." ((in 18 reviews)); "No training provided other than for 2 hours" ((in 9 reviews)); "Low salary, too fast paced" ((in 9 reviews)); "It was difficult to get approved time off" ((in 7 reviews))

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HomeSense reviews

3.8

83% would recommend to a friend

(849 total reviews)

Ernie Herrman

86% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Senior management

3.5

Career opportunities

3.2

Compensation and benefits

HomeSense has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 849 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HomeSense 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

849 reviews

5.0

May 7, 2026

Supportive team culture but low pay and unstable hours

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible scheduling — Works well for students or people needing part-time hours. Friendly coworkers and team atmosphere — A common theme is supportive coworkers and a relaxed culture.

Cons

Pay is often close to minimum wage — This is one of the biggest complaints. Unstable hours — Part-time workers sometimes report inconsistent scheduling and fewer shifts after busy seasons.

3.0

Apr 20, 2026

No growth

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Extra hours Good management

Cons

No career growth Busy enviroment Underpaid

3.0

Apr 19, 2026

Great Company Culture

Store associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Company culture is great * No micro management * Adequate training is provided by the managers

Cons

* hours are not great * minimum wage payment * fewer chances for career progression

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Jobs at HomeSense

Cashier

Hilton Head Island, SC

$17 - $18 /hr

(Employer provided)

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Merchandise Associate