Does Ocean State Job Lot pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ocean State Job Lot employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ocean State Job Lot. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ocean State Job Lot?

38% of Ocean State Job Lot employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ocean State Job Lot 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 2.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ocean State Job Lot?

Sales Associate (91) , Front End Supervisor (65) , Department Head (30) , Store Team Leader (29) , Sales Associate/Cashier (27) , Store Manager (26) , Area Supervisor (23) , Cashier (22) , Area Team Leader (18) , Assistant Manager (18) , Field Merchandiser (17) , Operations Supervisor (15) , Retail Sales Associate (12) , Manager (9) , Stock Associate (9)

What are the pros of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

"great benefits and always new jobs being offered to existing associates" ((in 65 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 45 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 37 reviews)); "My location currently provides good opportunities and ample working hours." ((in 14 reviews)); "Free health insurance for full timers." ((in 11 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ocean State Job Lot according to real employee reviews?

"Management is poor." ((in 57 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 33 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 16 reviews)); "They give very small raises." ((in 13 reviews)); "No training short staffed more f3" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ocean State Job Lot layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Ocean State Job Lot locations?

North Kingstown , Boston , Providence , Warwick , Salem , South Plainfield , Ballston Spa , Clifton Park , New York , Manchester , Berlin , Valatie , Centereach , Poughkeepsie , Concord , Bristol , Cranston , Woonsocket , Medway , Wareham , Weymouth , Southwick , East Northport , North Babylon , Bennington , Rochester , Hooksett , Milford , Bloomfield , Hartford

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Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(934 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

35% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.4

Career opportunities

Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 934 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ocean State Job Lot employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.4 stars).

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934 reviews

1.0

Oct 16, 2017

area sup

Area supervisor

Recommend

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Pros

lots of stores to travel around to if you want to travel. Most of the employees are friendly.Pay was ok

Cons

Too many hours. You dont get to take the time off that you have comming to you. To many people running the show. Do it today change it tomorrow

Ocean State Job Lot Response

We are sorry to hear about this experience. We do expect our managers to run their store and also to lead their store. This includes ensuring all associates get their time off. If this is the case, we are very disappointed. We do not have a store in Framingham and cannot look into your concerns further without knowing the location. Please let someone in HR know, 401-295-2672

5.0

Oct 13, 2017

Great Company For People Who Like Staying Busy

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Lots of different tasks to perform

Cons

-Somewhat strict in work schedule and punctuality

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for the feedback. We worked very hard to put in place a revised time and attendance policy that is in line with other retailers. In fact, we have one of the most lenient. We clearly need to help your store re-communicate this. Thank you..

4.0

Oct 10, 2017

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great employee discounts. Proud to work for a company that does so much for the community

Cons

401k matching would be a great benefit

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for the service and dedication. We are always looking at total rewards and how to make the best decisions for all associates. Retirement planning is important and that is why we pay profit payouts. As always, we will continue to look at what we can continue to do to be great employer.

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Retail Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts needed starting at 3pm to close, must have weekend availability!

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