Does Octopus Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Octopus Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.6 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?

99% 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, 4.9 for culture and values and 4.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octopus Energy?

Energy Specialist (649) , Electrician (68) , Team Leader (53) , 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 159 reviews)); "Great team to work with." ((in 84 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 61 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 56 reviews)); "Training is good everybody's really friendly" ((in 48 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 57 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 37 reviews)); "• While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 14 reviews)); "No work from home at the moment" ((in 4 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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4.9

99% would recommend to a friend

(1,572 total reviews)

Roberto Giner

100% approve of CEO

99% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.9

Culture & values

4.9

Diversity & inclusion

4.8

Senior management

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.7

Career opportunities

4.6

Compensation and benefits

Octopus Energy has an employee rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,572 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Octopus Energy employee rating is 34% above average for employers within the Energía, minería e infraestructura pública industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Apr 2, 2020

One of the best and luckiest opportunities I have ever had.

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun, high energy and positive work environment. I feel at home and surrounded by great people with the same drive and motivation that I do. There is opportunity to grow if you are passionate and are enthusiastic. A great challenge to be part of a growing and changing business.

Cons

It can be difficult to have a good work/life balance. The good thing is we put the extra work in because we care about what we are doing and it makes a difference. What can also be challenging is adapting to changes and growth with occurs at a rapid rate.

5.0

Apr 1, 2020

Really great company to work for!

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very supportive environment, every day is different, it is fun and challenging and we actually get to be involved in making changes. Every member of staff is encouraged to put forward their own ideas to improve what we do and how we do it.

Cons

It is a very challenging and demanding environment, I enjoy this but it can be difficult, the technology is all very new and this can mean there are teething problems. Again being involved in something so innovative is amazing, but it does mean that there isn't always an easy fix, the job involves a lot of quick thinking and thinking outside of the box.

5.0

Feb 11, 2020

Ideal start to my career.

Team manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, culture, autonomy, trust, and involvement.

Cons

Like any start-up, lessons can be learned from mistakes. Though these are never shied away from.

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