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 61 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 42 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 41 reviews)); "Great work environment." ((in 14 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 59 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 34 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 16 reviews)); "Deceptive " 2 potential monetary raises per year" =virtually no one gets merit raises and raises of 5" ((in 13 reviews)); "Short breaks, stressful as short handed." ((in 12 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

4.0

May 24, 2018

Great place for opportunity.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

It is a growing company so there is always room for opportunity. Overall great working environment as all management tends to want to work WITH you. If your looking for career opportunity in retail, Ocean State Job Lot has many opportunities to work your way up within the company.

Cons

scheduling can be limiting during certain times of the year.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

Thank you for the time to share with those perspective candidates what it is like to be part of OSJL. We will continue to listen and do our best to focus on our associates and their needs.

4.0

May 24, 2018

Operations Supervisor

Operations supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There's plenty of room to grow within the company. All associates and managers are helpful. The company makes sure to recognize all associates hard work and dedication to their job.

Cons

Nothing! All around a great company to work for.

5.0

Mar 29, 2018

Great Career Opportunities/124

Front end supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Management, growth within the company, friendly atmosphere, great customers, company took the time to train me where I felt comfortable

Cons

There are no cons to speak of

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Jobs at Ocean State Job Lot

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Great place for opportunity.

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Great Career Opportunities/124

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