Does Tesco pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Tesco employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Tesco. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Tesco?

69% of Tesco employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Tesco 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tesco?

Customer Assistant (7137) , Customer Service (1579) , Sales Assistant (1350) , Cashier (807) , Sales Associate (684) , Customer Service Representative (658) , Personal Shopper (617) , Shop Assistant (598) , Customer Service Assistant (527) , Shift Leader (469) , Retail Assistant (463) , Manager (378) , General Assistant (370) , Store Assistant (368) , Store Colleague (342)

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

"the hourly pay at tesco is good and the way the look after colleges is great" ((in 3736 reviews)); "Don't have to take your work home with you and the people can be nice" ((in 1578 reviews)); "Most fellow colleagues are friendly and sociable" ((in 1439 reviews)); "The staff were friendly and helpful when I was in training" ((in 1437 reviews)); "Benefits are good and so is discount" ((in 915 reviews))

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

"Poor management can lead to unmotivated workers which impact store performance and puts more pressure on more productive workers." ((in 2039 reviews)); "long hours and extremely buys periods running up to Christmas" ((in 1679 reviews)); "It is possible for a rude and aggressive colleague to become a manager just based on experience." ((in 1340 reviews)); "All breaks are unpaid (on a 9 hour shift you have to take 1.5h of unpaid breaks!)." ((in 244 reviews)); "No career progression and not as many staff on weekends" ((in 192 reviews))

What are employees saying about Tesco layoffs in 2026?

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

Tesco reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(34,292 total reviews)

Ken Murphy

65% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Tesco has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 34,292 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Tesco employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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34K reviews

1.0

Feb 13, 2025

Wouldn’t recommend

Shift leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Feeling of satisfaction when everything goes right

Cons

Nothing ever goes right Never take a break. Don’t expect to be paid for that either, essentially working for free Expect to run shifts with one single CA to support that is glued to the till and 20 delivery cages to clear all by yourself, while managing to complete every mandatory routine and also pick every whoosh order on time. Oh but you’re meant to find the time for a 1.5 hour break too.

2.0

Feb 3, 2025

Going downhill

Stock controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

There is flexibility within the job and usually a good team. Get a decent pay for the job.

Cons

Head office/upper management are making it a awful place to work. Morale is low and stores are understaffed, used to be a lot better.

5.0

Jan 30, 2025

Great work-life balance and supportive team culture.

Software development engineer iii/senior engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive Management: The leadership team is approachable and always willing to help. Career Growth Opportunities: Plenty of chances for professional development and promotions. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and remote work options. Collaborative Environment: Team members are friendly and work well together. Comprehensive Benefits: Great health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.

Cons

Fast-Paced Environment: Things move quickly here, which keeps you on your toes and ensures no two days are the same.

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