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.

What are the top reviewed Tesco locations?

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Tesco reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(34,265 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 34,265 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

2.0

Nov 6, 2025

OK.

Customer assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

No prior experience was required for the role.

Cons

Minimum wage pay. Was part-time alongside studies, yet still constantly asked to do overtime. Safety was a bit of an issue, as the store was often targeted by shoplifters.

4.0

Oct 29, 2025

GOOD

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

it is good company to work

Cons

less pay is given in the comapny

4.0

Oct 13, 2025

An Okay Job if You Don't Mind the Early Starts

Online picker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy Work: The job itself is incredibly easy. Once you learn the handheld scanner and the basic layout of the store, it's just a matter of walking around and grabbing items. You don't take any of the stress of the job home with you. Colleague Discount: The 10% colleague discount (which sometimes increases) is a genuinely great perk and saves a decent amount on your grocery shopping. Staying Active: You are on your feet for the entire shift, so it's a good way to get your steps in and stay active without having to go to the gym. Predictable Hours: The shifts are generally fixed, so you always know when you're working, which makes it easy to plan your life around.

Cons

Repetitive and Mundane: The work is extremely repetitive. You are doing the exact same thing every single shift, and it can become quite boring very quickly. Unpaid Breaks: None of the breaks are paid. It feels like you're at the workplace for an extra 30-60 minutes for free each day. Early Starts: The 6 am starts are tough, especially during the winter months. It can be difficult to maintain a social life if you constantly have to get up before the sun rises. Lots of Boring Training: Before you even start, you have to complete hours of online training modules that are incredibly dry and feel largely irrelevant to the actual job of picking items off a shelf. Pressure on Pick Rate: There's a constant focus on your pick rate. This can add a layer of stress to an otherwise simple job, as you're always being measured against a clock.

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