Does Octopus Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Octopus Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Octopus Energy. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Octopus Energy?

95% of Octopus Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Octopus Energy 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.8 for culture and values and 4.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octopus Energy?

Energy Specialist (650) , Electrician (69) , Team Leader (54) , Software Engineer (42) , Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (37) , Customer Service Representative (36) , Operations Manager (35) , Smart Meter Engineer (32) , Smart Tech Specialist (28) , Brand Ambassador (23) , Customer Service (23) , Sales Specialist (22) , Plumber (20) , Senior Software Engineer (19) , Credit Specialist (17)

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

"Great people and lots of areas to expand knowledge and find the right role for you" ((in 167 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 62 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 61 reviews)); "The training is great" ((in 46 reviews)); "good benefits: company bike, lunch discount, MVG ticket" ((in 46 reviews))

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

"8. Pay is low for level and quantity of work required" ((in 54 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 32 reviews)); "• While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 15 reviews)); "Little to no career progression :(" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Octopus Energy layoffs in 2026?

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

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4.8

95% would recommend to a friend

(1,575 total reviews)

Roberto Giner

100% approve of CEO

94% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.9

Diversity & inclusion

4.8

Culture & values

4.8

Senior management

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.6

Career opportunities

4.5

Compensation and benefits

Octopus Energy has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,575 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Octopus Energy employee rating is 32% above average for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

May 8, 2026

Great work-life balance, but too much focus on Health and safety

Electrician/ev engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Love working for Octopus. The work life balance in amazing!

Cons

A little overboard with the Health and Safety. We're all adults after all.

5.0

May 8, 2026

Great learning opportunities with supportive management

Emt specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

this job has allowed me the chance to progress and constantly learn new skills that help both in and outside of work working in the emergency team I get to help customers on a daily basis get back on supply and take away of worry of not having gas or electric at their property and hearing the relief when we listen to them and resolve i hope to be here for a long time to come

Cons

dont have any to be fair as they have supported for the last 7 years since they took over my old company

4.0

May 8, 2026

Well-organized company, but limited career advancement opportunities

Sme engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very well organised company makes them easy to work for.

Cons

Wish there were more opportunities ties to progress within my career.

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