Does IKEA pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, IKEA employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at IKEA. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IKEA?

65% of IKEA employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated IKEA 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at IKEA?

Sales Associate (684) , Cashier (418) , Sales Co-Worker (412) , Customer Service Representative (383) , Customer Service (317) , Sales (266) , Visual Merchandiser (234) , Interior Designer (223) , Sales Coworker (220) , Sales Assistant (207) , Manager (187) , Vendeur (168) , Warehouse Worker (167) , Team Leader (165) , Goods Flow Co-worker (125)

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

"The Benefits are great and you can change job positions within your first day being employed" ((in 1477 reviews)); "The pay is good for the type of job it is and there are benefits for part" ((in 809 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 681 reviews)); "The culture is great and if you are all about corporate you can advance up as positions open." ((in 629 reviews)); "Coworkers were great I got to know almost everyone in that store and built so many friendships" ((in 422 reviews))

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

"Poor management and understaffed in the kitchen and bath department; well pretty much anywhere." ((in 850 reviews)); "Low salary if you want to live freely without having to think of how much you spend" ((in 413 reviews)); "Bad managers that don't know how to talk to people and guide them to improve working condition." ((in 372 reviews)); "Long hours and during the weekend its always busy sometimes the co workers are really annoying and they dont want to Work" ((in 195 reviews)); "No training for the job role you're expected to do 6." ((in 103 reviews))

What are employees saying about IKEA layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed IKEA locations?

Ciudad de México , Guadalajara , Puebla , Zapopan

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3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(13,408 total reviews)

Juvencio Maeztu

77% approve of CEO

48% positive business outlook

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IKEA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 13,408 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The IKEA 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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13K reviews

4.0

Jul 17, 2012

A taste of Sweden

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-nice benefits for single employees

Cons

It is a difficult transition if coming from a non retail field.

4.0

Jul 16, 2012

first retail job experience where I felt completely comfortable.

Bistro cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The co-workers. working with people that you get along with, being able to talk to your managers or HR if you need to.

Cons

the hours can be random at time, there's no fixed schedule and it's computer automated.

4.0

Jul 15, 2012

Pretty darn good

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are stellar for part timers....very fun atmosphere to work in.

Cons

Not steady hrs in sales

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Food Service & Dish Associate (12-19 Hours/week)

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Retail Cashier and Customer Service Associate (12-19 Hours/week)

Food Service & Dishwasher Associate

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