Is Safeway a good company to work for?

Safeway has an overall rating of 3.1 out of 5, based on over 10,861 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 41% of employees would recommend working at Safeway to a friend and 31% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Safeway have been left by employees working as Project Manager , Pharmacy Intern and Associate .

Does Safeway pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Safeway employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Safeway. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Safeway?

41% of Safeway employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Safeway 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Safeway?

Cashier (756) , Courtesy Clerk (660) , Deli Clerk (505) , Produce Clerk (262) , Barista (244) , Food Clerk (191) , Bakery Clerk (184) , Sales Associate/Cashier (154) , Checker (152) , Front End Cashier (148) , Grocery Clerk (118) , Courtesy Clerk/Bagger (115) , Manager (111) , Pharmacy Technician (105) , Pharmacist (77)

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

"Benefits are good though they are expensive and you can not opt put per union." ((in 577 reviews)); "Great people and nice to have different work locations daily" ((in 545 reviews)); "Some coworkers were great and helpful" ((in 481 reviews)); "Flexible hours that can change week to week which is good for when life throws curveballs" ((in 386 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and it is Good first job" ((in 183 reviews))

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

"The management is poor and uninvolved though they take a lot of credit for themselves at corporate." ((in 853 reviews)); "Lots of work for low pay; store is extremely understaffed with high turnover rates among courtesy clerks" ((in 639 reviews)); "Bad manager only focuses on the mistakes you make and rarely comments on what you do right" ((in 330 reviews)); "Upper management was terrible." ((in 187 reviews)); "Got thrown in with no training except for a few videos they expect you to memorize immediately." ((in 150 reviews))

What are employees saying about Safeway layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Safeway layoffs and their outlook for job security at Safeway in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Safeway locations?

Pleasanton , Seattle , Phoenix , Portland , San Jose , San Francisco , Denver , Tucson , Sacramento , Washington , Colorado Springs , Spokane , Tracy , Tacoma , Vancouver , Oakland , Baltimore , Scottsdale , Bellevue , Fairfax , Los Angeles , Rockville , Santa Rosa , Mesa , Honolulu , Roseville , Walnut Creek , Salem , Santa Clara , Corvallis

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Safeway reviews

3.1

41% would recommend to a friend

(10,554 total reviews)

Susan Morris

25% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Safeway has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 10,554 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Safeway employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

11K reviews

3.0

Aug 20, 2010

Safeway Bread Plant

Manufacturing employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay. I was taking classes at the time and the manager was very helpful in scheduling me around them and around exams.

Cons

Very difficult work, poor work environment (loud, very hot), inflexible hours. Time off, etc. was based on seniority, which was frustrating.

4.0

Aug 14, 2010

Work Hard and you'll Prosper

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

While I personally didn't find the Union to be much use, others may find their inclusion of health benefits and workplace representation far more beneficial. In my case my coworkers, the few there were, were quite friendly and supportive, even on busier days. Once you've put in your time for seniority you'll have a more flexible schedule, which comes in extreme handy when you need a day or two off for whatever reason. My senior manager was extremely sympathetic, respectful and ready to work with me so I could further work with the company. If you are a 'people person' with a great work ethic then Safeway is a fantastic first job.

Cons

Be prepared for customers to find you less worthy than the dirt they trod upon; senior citizens in particular proved to be extremely rude towards the people hired to provide service. Depending on the store location fellow courtesy clerks can be few and far between, in such a way where it may fall on you to pick up multiple peoples' slack. Because pay is based on a union scale, raises are few/far between, and promotions are far more competitive.

4.0

Aug 13, 2010

Very personalized

Bookkeeper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company values its employees. Treats them well. Tries to help each employee reach their potential

Cons

Worked 6 days a week.. Always got called in on days off. This was due to retail and sick calls.

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