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 3, 2026

Stand out in work culture

Temporary seasonal sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Although the pay was in great, the sick hours were great as I've earned an hour per week and also I had one of the best experiences when it came to my coworkers at this workplace. I would highly recommend

Cons

Minimum wage pay, only learn schedule 1 week ahead

Ocean State Job Lot Response

5mo

Thank you for the 5-star rating and for being part of our seasonal team in South Plainfield! We are so happy to hear that you had a great experience with our culture! At Ocean State Job Lot, we pride ourselves on our teams, so it’s nice to know your coworkers made your time with us special. Thank you for your feedback regarding schedules; we take these insights seriously as we strive to improve the associate experience.

3.0

Dec 29, 2025

not bad

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, benefits opportunities to advance

Cons

little disorganized, rude customers, confusing rewards

Ocean State Job Lot Response

5mo

Thank you for your feedback. It is great to know that you felt supported by our compensation and advancement opportunities during your time with us. We understand that retail management comes with unique challenges—especially regarding customer interactions and the fast pace of the business. We take your feedback on organization and our rewards program seriously as we work to improve the associate experience. Thank you for your hard work in Fairhaven!

2.0

Dec 9, 2025

"Career Opportunity the One than Never Knocks"

Store team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay for management has improved. They offer decent healthcare. They have a 401K program, but have NO company match. **If this is your career path, please make other plans to supplement your retirement.

Cons

Negative work environment. Heavy workload. Terrible inventory control. Lots of management turnover. Policies are constantly changing with a lack of any consistency. Corporate treats staff like they are easily replaced. Ownership is aged and out of touch with the needs of the stores. The store have really old and outdated fixtures (many are rusty, dirty and damaged) but they will spend big bucks on camera systems to watch all the employees from the comfort of the corporate office, They have zero understanding of demographics . Corporate stocks and markets every store the same regardless of the location. They push staff hard to get donations and signups for their loyalty programs. They deride any team member that does not meet the corporate goals.

Ocean State Job Lot Response

4mo

Thank you for your nearly 10 years of service and for your leadership in the Boston market. We appreciate your positive feedback regarding our competitive pay and healthcare benefits. We also value your candid perspective on our store operations and environment. We are currently focused on modernizing our facilities and improving the synergy between our corporate support teams and store locations. Feedback from experienced leaders like you is essential as we work to evolve our inventory processes and workplace culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

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Jobs at Ocean State Job Lot

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