Item: Tesco
Rating: 2
Author: Deputy Store Manager

Question 1

Does Tesco pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Tesco?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Tesco?

Accepted Answer

Customer Assistant (7129), Customer Service (1576), Sales Assistant (1347), Cashier (800), Sales Associate (681), Customer Service Representative (654), Personal Shopper (614), Shop Assistant (594), Customer Service Assistant (528), Shift Leader (469), Retail Assistant (461), Manager (377), General Assistant (369), Store Assistant (366), Store Colleague (334)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"the hourly pay at tesco is good and the way the look after colleges is great" ((in 3738 reviews)); "Don't have to take your work home with you and the people can be nice" ((in 1596 reviews)); "Staff are friendly and work well together Staff discount is good Uniform provided" ((in 1446 reviews)); "Most fellow colleagues are friendly and sociable" ((in 1429 reviews)); "Good benefits and okay" ((in 911 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Poor management can lead to unmotivated workers which impact store performance and puts more pressure on more productive workers." ((in 2026 reviews)); "Long hours and difficult with family life on holiday periods and weekends" ((in 1688 reviews)); "It is possible for a rude and aggressive colleague to become a manager just based on experience." ((in 1324 reviews)); "unsociable working hours at weekends" ((in 240 reviews)); "All breaks are unpaid (on a 9 hour shift you have to take 1.5h of unpaid breaks!)." ((in 238 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Tesco layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

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