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 62 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and you get 30% off the store" ((in 41 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 41 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 38 reviews)); "flexible schedules part and full time" ((in 15 reviews))

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

"Management is poor." ((in 60 reviews)); "conflicting instructions from different managers." ((in 31 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 13 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

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 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).

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Reviews by job title

933 reviews

2.0

Jan 22, 2023

Look elsewhere for fair wages

Department head

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, 30% discount and the coworkers

Cons

The management teams are terrified of corporate in all respects . The raises are far from adequate for their employees to survive in this inflationary environment although their prices have gone up exponentially. 10 minute breaks have been their policy for many years and they should be 15 minutes by now in all fairness. Favoritism is a real pervasive issue within the stores. The Hr department works with management and they are not for the employees at all.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback on your experience with us.We apologize for the experiences you have had and the fact that you see associates from our Human Resources and Store Operations teams as being unaware and unresponsive. At Ocean State Job Lot we strive to make the associate experience a rewarding one including having a safe, fair and friendly work environment as well as one where performance is recognized and rewarded. Please email Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com so we can set up some time to learn more about your individual situations. We would like to address your specific concern ASAP.

2.0

Jan 13, 2023

Mediocre at Best

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Knew what to expect Relatively easy going

Cons

Poor sick time policy Scheduling conflicts Expected to pick up coworkers slack Toxic workplace environment Some rude and condescending management Lack of respect for employees

Ocean State Job Lot Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback on your experience with us. We are sorry we did not connect prior to you leaving us. Our company has made several improvements to our PTO benefits aimed to provide enhanced protection for our associates including complimentary short and long term disability. Our sick accrual policy is expansive and allows for an industry leading accrual total and substantial carryover balance. We are proud of what we are doing to protect our associates. We continue to offer exceptional benefits including a 30% associate discount, free vacations, pay for performance increase and profit sharing. Please email e.kruger@osjl.com so we can set up some time to take you through our complete benefit package.

1.0

Jan 2, 2023

Not like it used to be

Store team leader (stl)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

30% discount; autonomy to run store

Cons

No 401k match; hourly associates receive an award every year on their anniversary to recognize their tenure and contributions to the Company but salaried leadership doesn’t; without ANY warning, Corporate took away accrued sick hours over a certain threshold without ANY compensation; all LOD’s feel this is a kick in the —- for their dedication to come to work! Does Marc Perlman even know about this? Is this “taking care of our people” and “our people are the greatest assets”? They say there’s an open door, but everyone covers for each other and you will be retaliated against.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

3y

Thank you for your feedback on your experience with us. Our company has made several improvements to our PTO benefits aimed to provide enhanced protection for our associates including complimentary short and long term disability. Our sick accrual policy is expansive and allows for an industry leading accrual total. We are proud of what we are doing to protect our associates. We have reduced salaried hours without any reduction in pay and continue to offer exceptional benefits including, pay for performance increases, performance bonus, wellbeing days, and 3 day weekends days off throughout the entire year. Please email e.kruger@osjl.com so we can set up some time to take you through our complete benefit package.

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