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 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Goodwill?

45% 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 (543) , Cashier (497) , Sales Associate/Cashier (320) , Retail Sales Associate (296) , Donation Attendant (274) , Assistant Manager (203) , Store Manager (179) , Manager (132) , Processor (92) , Production Associate (87) , Employment Specialist (84) , Retail Associate (77) , 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 585 reviews)); "Flexible hours and good if you’re in school" ((in 197 reviews)); "Most of the employees are friendly and willing to help" ((in 120 reviews)); "work environment is good and" ((in 115 reviews)); "flexible schedules are nice when they occur" ((in 106 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 888 reviews)); "Company keeps bad managers in power while the store can’t keep a staff BECAUSE of the bad management." ((in 268 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 89 reviews)); "Low salary and not good working" ((in 86 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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3.2

45% would recommend to a friend

(9,218 total reviews)

Catherine Meloy

48% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.8

Career opportunities

2.7

Senior management

Goodwill has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 9,218 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).

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Reviews by job title

9K reviews

3.0

Jun 7, 2012

Don't plan on having a career.....

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You get vacation after six months.

Cons

Everything else. Benefits not great. No real upward mobility.

4.0

Jun 4, 2012

Good company but small

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Small company feel even though growth is moving fast. Still very laid back and not corporate.

Cons

Depending on the department you are working in, there may be no where for you to go upwards. A lot of the VP and Directors have been here a really long time with no plans on leaving.

4.0

May 16, 2012

A great organization with a wonderful mission.

Trainer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The mission, being a part of a great community.

Cons

Low pay, disorganization typical to a non-profit.

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