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)); "Good people to work with" ((in 44 reviews)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 38 reviews)); "We are rapidly expanding and the opportunities are endless with this terrific organization." ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 58 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 15 reviews)); "They give very small raises." ((in 15 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

4.0

Jul 18, 2023

Na

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company does a lot for the community

Cons

Difficult to move uo in the company once you are in a store leadership position.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your taking the time to share your experience with us. We believe in Growth is one of our top values. We have an annual goal to improve the number of internal promotions each year. What we first recommend is a conversation with your supervisor to understand strengths and development needs. We recommend an Internal Development Plan to work on the competencies that will improve readiness to succeed in then next leadership role. If you would like to discuss your interest and take a deeper dive into recommended next steps please email HRBP Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com so we can set up some time to meet.

4.0

Jul 14, 2023

Fine

Visual merchandiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent management Good support Dental insurance etc

Cons

Understaffed Good starting pay but little room to grow Promotions are pitiful Some really incompetent workers that get away with doing nothing for more of a pay

Ocean State Job Lot Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our company. We appreciate your honesty and insights. We understand that understaffing can be a challenge, and we are working diligently with our recruiting team to ensure all stores are staffed appropriately to the needs of the business. We would like to thank you for the time you spent with us at Ocean State Job Lot.

2.0

Jul 12, 2023

Never feel appreciated for my work and effort I put into my job

Field merchandiser

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I do enjoy my job as a field merchandiser.

Cons

The only thing that bothers be about working at ocean state job lot is as a field merchandiser when my workload gets overwhelming and I ask for help I never get help from management. It feels like

Ocean State Job Lot Response

2y

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our company. We appreciate your honesty and insights. We understand that it can be frustrating when you feel like you are not getting the support you need from Leadership. We want to assure you that we are committed to providing our field merchandisers with the resources they need to be successful. If you are feeling overwhelmed by your workload, please reach out to your Leader or another member of leadership. We are always happy to help our team members find ways to balance their workload and meet their goals. Additionally, you can reach out to Director of Operations Paul Cox at p.cox@osjl.com or HRBP Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com to share ways to improve our communication with our field merchandisers. If you have any suggestions on how we can improve, please do not hesitate to share them with us. Thank you again for your feedback. We value your insights and we are committed to making our company a better place to work.

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