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 (7135) , Customer Service (1578) , Sales Assistant (1349) , Cashier (804) , Sales Associate (683) , Customer Service Representative (656) , Personal Shopper (617) , Shop Assistant (596) , Customer Service Assistant (528) , Shift Leader (469) , Retail Assistant (463) , Manager (378) , General Assistant (369) , Store Assistant (368) , Store Colleague (340)

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 3725 reviews)); "Don't have to take your work home with you and the people can be nice" ((in 1586 reviews)); "The staff for the most part are friendly and it is nice working with like" ((in 1443 reviews)); "Most fellow colleagues are friendly and sociable" ((in 1433 reviews)); "Benefits are good and so is discount" ((in 942 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 2046 reviews)); "Long hours and difficult with family life on holiday periods and weekends" ((in 1695 reviews)); "It is possible for a rude and aggressive colleague to become a manager just based on experience." ((in 1333 reviews)); "Working late hours and can be Boring" ((in 246 reviews)); "All breaks are unpaid (on a 9 hour shift you have to take 1.5h of unpaid breaks!)." ((in 242 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

(34,260 total reviews)

Ken Murphy

66% 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 34,260 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 Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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34K reviews

3.0

Oct 27, 2014

Worked for them

Warehouse operative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Some helpful supervisors, good company transportation.

Cons

As a student I've been treated like a slave. And had to empty my pockets and bag all the time, way in and out.

4.0

Oct 27, 2014

It's interesting

Express team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The staff, 10% discount, reduced price share purchase option.

Cons

progression and support from management. seems sometimes like if you do not have connections you won't progress

3.0

Oct 27, 2014

Plenty of opportunity for the younger generation to gain access to a part-time job.

Customer assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good community of people to work alongside Good training to get employee's ready quickly Flexible working hours Plenty of opportunity to gain overtime work if necessary

Cons

Little recognition of individual performance - can be quite demotivating especially when you make sure to turn up early and make an effort with customers but there is no recognition of the work.

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