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

Ocean State Job Lot reviews

2.9

38% would recommend to a friend

(931 total reviews)

Marc Perlman

34% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

931 reviews

5.0

Jul 27, 2024

Challenging yet fulfilling work in an inclusive environment

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive environment, challenging tasks, DEI, increase after orientation

Cons

Base Pay, Quota, Strict phone policy,

Ocean State Job Lot Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback and we are happy to hear you are enjoying your time with us. We are proud to be a company where all are welcome and included at all levels of the organization. Thank you again for your feedback.

5.0

Jul 27, 2024

Great

Back room lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I came in the store with nothing left with a no. And a chance to show one of the nicest ladies in the world I would keep my word and bust my a@* for her and I was given the chance and since I’ve moved from department head to back room lead and have had ppl send emails to corporate about me and the ppl at Ocean state job lot recognize when your working hard and let you know if

Cons

I wish they paid more

Ocean State Job Lot Response

1y

Thank you for the feedback and congratulations on your promotion! Our company continues to grow and we are opening even more stores before the end of this year. It sounds like you will continue to grow with us and in turn continue to increase your total rewards and compensation with us. Thanks again for taking the time to share your experience with us.

1.0

Jul 23, 2024

Horrible experience

Advertising coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are decent, learning on the job, working with advertisements

Cons

Everything. Low pay, bad management, obnoxious music, shifts were cut to one day per week, HR does nothing

Ocean State Job Lot Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. Sorry your personal experience with us was not a good one.

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