Does Goodwill pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Goodwill employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Goodwill. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Goodwill?

46% of Goodwill employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Goodwill 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Goodwill?

Sales Associate (544) , Cashier (498) , Sales Associate/Cashier (320) , Retail Sales Associate (298) , Donation Attendant (275) , Assistant Manager (203) , Store Manager (179) , Manager (132) , Processor (93) , Production Associate (88) , Employment Specialist (84) , Retail Associate (78) , Case Manager (74) , Store Associate (74) , Assistant Store Manager (62)

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

"Great people and flexible with work hours" ((in 575 reviews)); "Flexible hours and good if you’re in school" ((in 190 reviews)); "They also were great for the employees" ((in 117 reviews)); "Good work environment very easy going" ((in 115 reviews)); "Flexible schedule was nice to have" ((in 105 reviews))

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

"Low pay and you must spend time propping up employees who can’t get the job done" ((in 887 reviews)); "Company keeps bad managers in power while the store can’t keep a staff BECAUSE of the bad management." ((in 273 reviews)); "Upper management does not care if you are trying your best" ((in 197 reviews)); "No training provided for positions that should have training." ((in 94 reviews)); "Low salary and not good working" ((in 84 reviews))

What are employees saying about Goodwill layoffs in 2026?

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

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Goodwill reviews

3.2

46% would recommend to a friend

(9,240 total reviews)

Catherine Meloy

50% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (9,240 reviews)

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Goodwill has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 9,240 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Goodwill employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the ONG y Organizaciones sin fines de lucro industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

9K reviews

4.0

Apr 29, 2025

Good Place to Work

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission is at the heart of everything

Cons

I do not have any

1.0

Apr 29, 2025

Demands are too high and employees are not respected

Customer service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Management was helpful in finding a suitable position during the interview process. Easy to learn on the job.

Cons

The requirements and demands on the employees are nearly unattainable unless you're superman. Good luck trying to call out sick.

4.0

Apr 29, 2025

Goodwill SA

Controller

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company to work for!

Cons

Leadership changes were constant in my short tenure

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Jobs at Goodwill

Associate - Production Central Processing FT - Mon-Fri 7:30A to 4:30P (78218)

Associate - Production Central Processing FT - Mon-Fri 7:30A to 4:30P (78218)

Associate - Production Central Processing FT - Mon-Fri 7:30A to 4:30P (78218)