Does Primark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Primark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Primark. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Primark?

65% of Primark employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Primark 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Primark?

Retail Assistant (3730) , Sales Assistant (1912) , Sales Associate (875) , Retail Sales Associate (539) , Retail Sales Assistant (535) , Customer Assistant (275) , Supervisor (242) , Retail Assistant- Sales Floor (222) , Vendeur Polyvalent (175) , Retail Operative (149) , Customer Service (147) , Department Manager (136) , Shop Assistant (133) , Team Manager (130) , Vendeur (125)

What are the pros of working at Primark according to real employee reviews?

"> Good pay for under 18s especially when compared to many other jobs for under 18s" ((in 1501 reviews)); "Really nice and friendly staff" ((in 739 reviews)); "Lots of overtime so if need more money it's easy and nice people however managers can be rude due to entitlement" ((in 609 reviews)); "The colleagues were nice and it was an easy job to learn. the ropes of." ((in 560 reviews)); "Good for experience and a first job didnt stick around for too long as i found better salaries elsewhere but not bad" ((in 206 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Primark according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and sometimes treat you as if you are a cog in the machine rather then a member of the team." ((in 1003 reviews)); "Most of the managers are rude and make the work environment toxic as I was crying after each shift from the abuse they gave me." ((in 792 reviews)); "Very busy and long hours" ((in 406 reviews)); "No benefits and sometimes chaotic environment" ((in 187 reviews)); "supervisors were rude and unhelpful" ((in 163 reviews))

What are employees saying about Primark layoffs in 2026?

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What are the top reviewed Primark locations?

Boston , Brooklyn , King of Prussia , Staten Island , Freehold , New York , Chicago , Willow Grove , East Rutherford , Danbury , Braintree , Burlington , Philadelphia , Sunrise , Sawgrass , Downtown Crossing , Albany , Jamaica , Tysons Corner , Elizabeth , New Brunswick , Buffalo , Elmhurst , Garden City , Lake Grove , Concord , Manchester , Miami , Cranbury , Edison

Primark reviews

3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(315 total reviews)

Eoin Tonge

61% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

3.0

Career opportunities

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1.0

Oct 30, 2013

Worst Company to work for imaginable

Retail operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

pay is above average still not liveable off

Cons

Customer base is appaling conditions are terrible managers treat you terrible behind the scenes unsafe and messy hypocracy staff turnover high staff treated like worthless always too hot to work too dusty to breathe properly guilted into working boxes come in covered in chemicals and insects clothes are treated badly behind the scenes management always put staff down everything is wrong working for this place, a huge front is put on for the public. primark is not worth my time for what i am paid. you dont know who your working for

1.0

Oct 14, 2013

Treated like a dog, no opportunities, no praise, nada!

Retail operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Other members of staff are friendly and will help you out. You have fixed hours each week so there is no rota in place for shop floor staff. Atleast you know what your regular hours are. If you work the weekdays, you will automatically get your bank holidays.

Cons

Terrible people management by those at the top who speak to supervisors and operatives like slaves. They dictate how the store should be run, yet have no idea how to practise what they preach. Lack of praise and progression within this business unless you get through the back door. The pay is minimum wage for shop floor staff and a few pennies more for supervisors. You get no discount, no bonus, no clothing allowance, no benefits. Nothing. You will get disciplined if work more than 40 hours in one week. You get accused of stealing by the manager. You work extremely hard long repetitive back braking days on your feet without a break. And the customers have absolutely no respect for what you do!

3.0

Sep 25, 2013

Place for people having all that energy to be dedicated at work

Retail operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Healthy work environment with friendly work groups, flexible timings, supportive managers and a great exposure to people from all walks of life.

Cons

Shop floor recovery is worst and very frustrating at times esp. during Christmas and Easters. The tills never stop during busy hours. Low pay for retail operatives.

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