Does Lidl pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lidl employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lidl. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lidl?

58% of Lidl employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lidl 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lidl?

Customer Assistant (1396) , Store Manager (376) , Shift Manager (265) , Sales Assistant (236) , Cashier (232) , Deputy Store Manager (192) , Equipier Polyvalent (191) , Sales Associate (190) , Store Associate (189) , Manager (187) , Store Assistant (179) , employé polyvalente (176) , Customer Service (167) , Werkstudent (158) , Deputy Manager (153)

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

"Good pay but works out at minimum pay when you divide between the hours you work." ((in 1362 reviews)); "On pros i can say that the salary was good for the amount of work." ((in 481 reviews)); "Reasonable and offer good benefits" ((in 409 reviews)); "very warming and the people are nice" ((in 250 reviews)); "The team is great and very friendly." ((in 229 reviews))

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

"The strategy of the company is not clear; long hours; variety of projects; team quite unhappy being short" ((in 604 reviews)); "Poor management and very stressful at times." ((in 582 reviews)); "ABSOLUTELY no work life balance they do not care you are a human with a family etc" ((in 385 reviews)); "the managers have glazed over eyes and lack any humour due to years of being demoralised." ((in 280 reviews)); "Hard and long hours." ((in 132 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lidl layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Lidl locations?

Arlington , Fredericksburg , Charlotte , Atlanta , Richmond , Washington , New York , Graham , Virginia Beach , Mebane , Raleigh , Philadelphia , Greenville , Ashburn , Greensboro , Spartanburg , Woodbridge , Perryville , Newport News , Alexandria , Manassas , Cary , Dumfries , Fairfax , Winston-Salem , Baltimore , Falls Church , Gastonia , Bowie , College Park

Lidl reviews

3.4

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,094 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

71% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,094 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lidl 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

8K reviews

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

GOOD

Customer care representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lidl Lancaster is a convenient and affordable supermarket that offers great value for money. The store is well-organized, with a wide range of fresh produce, bakery items, and international foods. Prices are generally lower than other supermarkets in the area, making it a popular choice for students and local families. The staff are usually friendly and helpful, and the checkout process is quick, especially with the self-service tills. However, during peak hours, the store can get quite busy and some shelves may be temporarily empty. Despite that, the overall shopping experience is positive. Lidl also promotes sustainability with reduced plastic packaging and local sourcing where possible. In short, Lidl Lancaster is a reliable place for weekly shopping—clean, efficient, and budget-friendly.

Cons

Not bad i like my company

Lidl Response

8mo

Thank you for your review and all the hard work you put in with us! It’s fantastic to hear that you’re enjoying your time with us and your team. Your insight shows us we’re on the right track as an employer. Keep up the great work!

3.0

Oct 14, 2025

Strict rules, Geman company culter

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, nice training plan.

Cons

I didnt like the tons of rules including how your work table should look like, also the industry is not for me with not very flexible holiday planning and late and early hours

1.0

Oct 14, 2025

Unclear expectations and limited technical exposure

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reasonable working hours with minimal overtime. Some exposure to regional coordination and vendor management.

Cons

Onboarding and guidance for new hires are minimal, leaving newcomers to figure things out independently. The role relies heavily on HQ teams for any system or infrastructure-related work, leaving very little actual hands-on experience. Most tasks involve following up on tickets or waiting for HQ updates, which can make the work feel stagnant over time. Communication and support from the team can be slow as members are often tied up in meetings or unavailable. Expectations and job scope differ from what was presented during the hiring process, which may lead to disappointment for those seeking a technical, infrastructure-focused role.

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