Is Safeway a good company to work for as a Sales Associate/Cashier?

Sales Associate/Cashier professionals working at Safeway have rated their employer with 3.1 out of 5 stars in 152 Glassdoor reviews. This is an average score with the overall rating of Safeway employees being 3.1 out of 5 stars. Search open Sales Associate/Cashier Jobs at Safeway now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Sales Associate/Cashier interview questions at Safeway .

Does Safeway pay Sales Associate/Cashier employees well?

Sales Associate/Cashier professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Safeway with 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 152 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 11.3% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Sales Associate/Cashier salaries at Safeway.

How happy are Sales Associate/Cashier professionals working at Safeway?

22% of Sales Associate/Cashier employees at Safeway would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 34% in the past 12 months. Sales Associate/Cashier professionals have also rated Safeway with a 2.8 rating for work-life-balance, 4.2 rating for diversity and inclusion, 2.6 rating for culture and values and 2.8 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Safeway?

Cashier (758) , Courtesy Clerk (662) , Deli Clerk (506) , Produce Clerk (263) , Barista (244) , Food Clerk (191) , Bakery Clerk (184) , Sales Associate/Cashier (155) , 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 591 reviews)); "Great people and nice to have different work locations daily" ((in 545 reviews)); "Nice coworkers: Some can be very friendly while others obviously do not want to be there." ((in 487 reviews)); "Flexible hours that can change week to week which is good for when life throws curveballs" ((in 399 reviews)); "flexible schedule and good for students" ((in 175 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 865 reviews)); "low pay so thats all i ahve to say about that you dont need to know more stop asking" ((in 642 reviews)); "Bad manager only focuses on the mistakes you make and rarely comments on what you do right" ((in 326 reviews)); "Upper management was terrible." ((in 188 reviews)); "Got thrown in with no training except for a few videos they expect you to memorize immediately." ((in 154 reviews))

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Safeway Sales Associate/Cashier reviews

3.1

22% would recommend to a friend

(152 total reviews)

Susan Morris

34% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Career opportunities

2.6

Culture & values

2.5

Compensation and benefits

2.4

Senior management

Sales Associate/Cashier employees have rated Safeway with 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 152 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Sales Associate/Cashier professionals have a good working experience there. Safeway is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Sales Associate/Cashier professionals compared to other employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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152 reviews

1.0

Apr 1, 2025

Mismanaged and Criminal

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The work is easy to accomplish

Cons

Executive branch has stolen $1.4 Billion through mismanagement, fraud, and wage theft.

2.0

Mar 25, 2025

Suboptimal

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None to speak of, particularly.

Cons

Poor training, unrealistic expectations, still performed the best and received no reward.

4.0

Mar 24, 2025

Great part-time experience!

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I worked as a part-time cashier at Safeway, and it was such a rewarding experience. The job itself was straightforward, but what made it truly enjoyable were the customers. I loved interacting with them and making their day just a little brighter. It was a great way to build people skills and stay connected to the community. The environment was supportive, and the work hours were flexible, which made it manageable alongside other commitments. Overall, a fun and positive workplace—perfect for anyone looking for a part-time job!

Cons

High turnover. Repetitive tasks can become monotonous at times, especially during slow shifts.

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