Trader Joe's reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(10,590 total reviews)
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Bryan Palbaum

73% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

Trader Joe's has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 10,590 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Trader Joe's 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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11K reviews
4.0
Feb 5, 2026

Part timer

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great experience and coworkers at my workspace.

Cons

No specific cons although it is quite small

5.0
Feb 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people to work with, fun atmosphere, extra pay on Sundays

Cons

Can cause strain on body with heavy lifting

1.0
Feb 5, 2026

Subjective cro·ny·ism

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting work and community environment.

Cons

Complete cronyism. Mates protect each other first, then preferred crew members, based on favoritism with subjective disregard to one's proven skills and professionalism exhibited and enjoyed by customers.

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