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 56 reviews)); "Awesome place to work.. nice and friendly coworkers.. love working here" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good people to work with" ((in 43 reviews)); "Flexible hours and pretty easy job." ((in 37 reviews)); "Work life balance was good" ((in 12 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 32 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 13 reviews)); "No training short staffed more f3" ((in 10 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 Ocean State Job Lot locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Centereach , South Plainfield , Poughkeepsie , Woonsocket , Southwick , North Kingstown , Berlin , Wareham , Weymouth , New York

Ocean State Job Lot reviews

3.0

38% would recommend to a friend

(930 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 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 930 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

930 reviews

5.0

Jan 28, 2026

Great place

Area team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work at

Cons

Nothing to report at the moment

1.0

Jan 27, 2026

Not an employer of choice

Area team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There are none anymore. It sad that this company was great in the past but now it's a place of confusion and micromanaging. Between daily surveys that change and regional management that hasn't worked in a store to dictate what it feels like to have your hours taken away after they spend money on a holiday video thanking all of the employees because without us it wasn't possible.What a joke. They take away hours,benefits and change the hours of operations like no one has any kinda of work life balance.Then work is nothing but work the truck,work the truck. You have your hours cut from 40 to 34 for full time employees and then area Team leaders from 45 to 40 and think we all could afford to live on one job.

Cons

Paul and James Hines made in a real difference. There is no worklife balance or work culture.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

4mo

Thank you for your long term commitment to Ocean State Job Lot. It is disheartening to hear that your experience has shifted from positive to one of frustration, especially regarding recent changes to hours and scheduling. We understand that adjustments to the work week, such as the transition from 45 to 40 hours for Area Team Leaders directly impact your livelihood and work-life balance. These decisions are never made lightly. Our goal is to balance the operational needs of the business, such as processing truck deliveries efficiently, with our commitment to providing stable, sustainable roles for our associates. Your feedback regarding regional communication and our work culture is invaluable. We want our Core Principles to be felt in every store, and your comments suggest we have work to do in bridging the gap between our corporate initiatives and the daily reality on the floor. We truly value your five plus years of service. We encourage you to reach out to Edward Kruger Senior Human Resources People Partner at e.kruger@osjl.com so we can listen to your concerns more deeply and discuss how we can better support you.

1.0

Jan 12, 2026

Taking hours away.

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Insurance and the vacation stays

Cons

In the last year Ocean Job Lot has basically screwed its ATLs. We went from salary to hourly with no bonus. We were allowed 45 hours. But vacations and sick days we lost money since we could only get 8 hours instead of the 9. Then one week before Christmas, we were informed, despite record sales, that we are being cut to 40 and dont dare go 40.1 hours. For most of us that is almost $200+ a week we are losing. And the company just got an award for best company to work for. Total BS!

Ocean State Job Lot Response

4mo

Thank you for your long-term dedication to Ocean State Job Lot. We sincerely value your five-plus years with Ocean State Job Lot and appreciate your honesty regarding recent transitions. We understand that changes to compensation and overtime availability are difficult, especially during the holiday season. The shift from salary to hourly was intended to align with labor regulations, but we hear your frustration regarding how this has impacted your take-home pay and the calculation of your benefits. Your feedback about our communication and Core Principles is being shared with our leadership team. We strive to live up to our reputation as a top employer, and that includes listening when our associates feel we’ve missed the mark. We would welcome the chance to speak with you directly. Please feel free to reach out to our Senior HR Business Partner Ed Kruger at e.kruger@osjl.com to discuss your concerns further.

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