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

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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).

Reviews by job title

933 reviews

5.0

Nov 4, 2016

Changing for the Better!

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Real, down to earth privately held company. Owners and upper Management are on a mission to become the employer of choice. This was always a good company but today were becoming great! The company's owners are involved and they have upgraded the key Management positions with highly talented, people friendly who care about the business.

Cons

The company is growing. Despite best efforts by upper management there are occasional instances of employees becoming disillusioned by the growth and changes.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thank you, as you know listening is something we take great pride in. We are also looking at all opportunities to grow the company and bring newness.

3.0

Nov 2, 2016

Corporate Employee

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Plenty opportunity to learn as there is always more work that needs to be done.

Cons

Per the US Bureau of Labor and Statistics, I'm paid at 40.47% less than the national average for my position. Poor coworker communication. Procedures frequently ignored.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Thank you for the feedback. Please come speak with me in confidence.Would like to hear more about your concerns. We are working hard as a company at creating an open and honest communication strategy as well as understanding staffing requirements by department.

5.0

Nov 1, 2016

Ocean State Job Lot, Torrington

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for. I am very happy and plan on making a long career of OSJL

Cons

I have no cons for Job Lot

Ocean State Job Lot Response

9y

Welcome to the team. We are very excited to open a new store and to see the excitement our team in Torrington is showing! Thank you...

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