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 (90) , 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 57 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 37 reviews)); "Work life balance was good" ((in 12 reviews)); "Ocean State Job Lot provides employees with a friendly work environment and a leadership team to guide them to success." ((in 12 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 32 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 16 reviews)); "Short breaks, stressful as short handed." ((in 11 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

Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(933 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 933 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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Reviews by job title

933 reviews

4.0

Feb 24, 2017

Good workplace

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent for first time jobs or summer jobs

Cons

Retail. Typical issues with typical things.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thanks for the time and we wish you the best of luck...

3.0

Feb 20, 2017

Needs More Benefits For Part-Time Staff

Area supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility. Staff discount. Friendly staff.

Cons

20% discount is good but this is pretty much the only benefit afforded part-time staff. Yes, we get sick time accrual etc., but that is state law. We all get the chance for discount for meals, but only in RI. How about sharing some of the benefits like the company condo in NH? I'd love to be able to utilize that option if available.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thank you for sharing and we love hearing from the team. You will be seeing some exciting benefit offerings beginning in April. PT associates working 20 hours or more will receive paid life insurance. All associates will have access to a fully paid Employee Assistance Program. We do give PT associates more than the state requires. PT off, sick, and personal time. Also access to auto discounts, vision insurance, and dental insurance. All the same as FT.

4.0

Feb 18, 2017

Operations Supervisor/KC

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Being in my 13th year with Job lot should say plenty! Job lot is a great company to work for, not many companies can offer what they offer, they definitely are an employer of choice. I started as a part time cashier and worked my way up over the years. I've learned so much over the years and still continue to take in as much as I can, with everything and anything that comes my way. I've been part of a training team/store for the last so many years, I've also helped roll out new programs with the company as well. I love meeting new people,training, and watching them succeed on their journey with Job Lot. Job Lot has come a long way over the years for the good. Being with the company for so long I consider my job Lot team part of my family. There's always room to grow, and you certainly can learn something new every day.

Cons

As much as I love my position with Job Lot, I do have a few cons. As an Operation supervisor and I'm a key carrier it can be mentally stressful at times. Some associates look at my position as just an "office job" how hard can it really be?! Well I'm not the type to hibernate in the office my entire shift, I love pushing freight, I love the interaction with other associates and customers. I don't consider myself an ordinary Ops. Sometimes as an Ops it feels like we have more responsibility then the average assistant mgr, or sometimes the assistant mgr feels anything and everything is our responsibility and wants no part in things they should be doing or at least know how to do. You have the SM who is making sure things are getting done, the Ops following up with the SM to keep up with compliance and the ASM lost in between with most of the time having not a clue. I think as an Ops we don't get recognized enough, floor associates have the Treat program, which is great. As an Ops, pretty much the SM's right hand person, with all that we have to keep up with as far as policy change, new programs, new Pos changes any communication for that matter that needs to be brought to their attention, we don't get much recognition nor do we get a competitive pay rate. I guess sometimes it can make you feel over worked and not much appreciated.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thank you and I can tell you the Ops position is a key member of the team. We will try to work with the teams to better educate on all the responsibilities of our Ops Managers. Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

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