Does Target pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Target employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Target. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Target?

57% of Target employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Target 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Target?

Cashier (6570) , Sales Associate (3583) , Sales Floor Team Member (2263) , Sales Associate/Cashier (2092) , Guest Advocate (1938) , Team Leader (1381) , Style Consultant (1360) , Executive Team Leader (1345) , Barista (1323) , General Merchandise Expert (1225) , Fulfillment Associate (1029) , Fulfillment Expert (942) , Team Member (882) , Retail Sales Associate (832) , Warehouse Worker (748)

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

"Good pay but not worth the time and energy you must put in to get the job done" ((in 9393 reviews)); "A lot of the other team members are really great people and fun to work with." ((in 4679 reviews)); "Benefits are good; you can elect benefits for self and family if you average 32 hours per week; part" ((in 3845 reviews)); "I stayed because coworkers were lovely and they were great about working around my classes." ((in 3755 reviews)); "Flexible hours and you will get lots of hours every now and than because they don’t hire anyone new" ((in 3356 reviews))

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

"You also have to deal with people who don't pull their own weight and poor management." ((in 6736 reviews)); "Target went through a string of bad managers while I worked there but those two were the worst." ((in 2093 reviews)); "Also plan on working constantly because everything is a priority and there's no work life balance." ((in 1981 reviews)); "Marketing not a respected or invested in department with no training or development and limited to no advancement" ((in 936 reviews)); "So much favoritism happening around the managers and they screw up the careers of employees for their benefits." ((in 803 reviews))

What are employees saying about Target layoffs in 2026?

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

Target reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(94,262 total reviews)

Michael Fiddelke

48% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (94,262 reviews)

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Target has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 94,262 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Target employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

94K reviews

4.0

Mar 13, 2009

Great experience, only leaving because of promotional freezes.

Electronics team member/salesfloor/instocks

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The benefits is a huge factor. Not only can you get medical, dental, and vacation time as part time but you get tons of discounts all over. You can get discounts to your gym, cell phone company, weight watchers, and a LOT MORE.

Cons

It's all about management. I had great LODs (leader on duty) and horrible ones. I had some that gave constant regonition and rewarded with ice cream and popsicles that the end of the night and I had some where I wanted to walk out screaming. The hours are another thing. I could have 38 hours one week and 8 the next.

3.0

Mar 8, 2009

Get more work, paid less.

Guest service team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Target can be a lot of fun. I met a lot of great people working there. They were always flexible with scheduling, which was necessary for me as a student.

Cons

It would be very busy, and each person would have to work especially hard. For the amount of pay, they really know how to stretch each employee as far as possible.

5.0

Mar 4, 2009

Great place to gain internship experience; great program for intern development.

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly atmosphere, but at times can be over the top and fake or superficial. The internship program is a long standing one at Target and is really well developed. Target helps pay for hour housing, and provides solid training considering the internship is only ten weeks long. There is solid collaboration with cross-functional teams and your intern projects are meaningful. Overall, a good place to gain internship experience and a solid idea of a corporate atmosphere.

Cons

Overly stuffy, it seems like everyone is watching over everyone else's back. People have to always watch what they are saying or doing so as not to be looked upon negatively.

Viewing 93415 - 93417 of 94,262 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Costco Wholesale

4.2★Compensation & Benefits

Jobs at Target

Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food & Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Inbound (Stocking) (T2857)

6am Inbound (Stocking) (T3235)

Seasonal Full Time Hourly Warehouse Worker Openings Only (T9156) (Evergreen) (Open)

Full Time Hourly Warehouse Operations Openings for Evening/Overnight Shifts (T0554)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T2776)

Target

Target reviews

Company ratings over time

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

Great experience, only leaving because of promotional freezes.

Get more work, paid less.

Great place to gain internship experience; great program for intern development.

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Target

Target reviews FAQs

Want the inside scoop on your own company?

Bowls

Followed companies

Job searches

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Jobs at Target

Company ratings over time

Target reviews FAQs