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 3% 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, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.5 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 68 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 42 reviews)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 42 reviews)); "Work life balance was good" ((in 13 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 61 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 36 reviews)); "Bloated upper management that seems to exists solely to usurp direction from other upper management" ((in 15 reviews)); "They give very small raises." ((in 14 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 , Hooksett , Milford , Bloomfield , Hartford , Windsor

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2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(931 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

34% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Compensation and benefits

2.5

Senior management

2.5

Career opportunities

Ocean State Job Lot has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 931 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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931 reviews

4.0

Mar 15, 2015

recever

Recever

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

working with freinds and pays not bad

Cons

the points could get you fired

3.0

Feb 12, 2015

Friendly coworkers made the days/nights go by. Other than that, it's a crap job.

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The 20% Employee discount and Friendly coworkers

Cons

-the point system -the way 10 minute breaks work -asking for donations -the poor job training -the computers used for cashiering are slow..updating is needed -

1.0

Feb 8, 2015

Growing Company

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- The People - My commute - Job safety - They don't fire people unless they are stealing, doesn't matter if they do their job or not - Family Oriented This company is very tight knit, with an emphasis on family. Which is a good and bad thing. The family atmosphere gives to a more relaxed work environment, however, it lacks professionalism. I've been witness to owners degrading, cursing, and humiliating employee in front of others.

Cons

- No career advancement (many family members or friends will be put in positions they are not qualified for just because of who they are) - LOW LOW pay (not even the median salary, in the 6th percentile) - Treats employees as middle schoolers with their corporate policies (Attendance & Punctuality) - Policies are created reactively and therefore many times don't make sense - No long term planning or vision for the company - policies are created and not communicated to the employees until after a rule has been broken - Annual reviews are meaningless, your review will be great but the raise will not reflect your review - favoritism of employees - handling of storms or natural disasters. Many times communication is sent out late or not at all. Employees are not allowed to use sick time for storms and sometimes could still be written up for coming in late

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Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts available starting at 12pm to close/9pm and must have weekend availability!

Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate-Part Time-Temp to Permanent- Various shifts needed and must have weekend availability!

Temporary Seasonal Retail Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts needed starting at 11am and must have weekend availability!

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Temporary Seasonal Store Associate - Part Time - Shifts available (Evenings 3/4pm to close) must have weekend availability!)

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recever

Friendly coworkers made the days/nights go by. Other than that, it's a crap job.

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