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 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at IKEA?

66% 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 (681) , Cashier (416) , Sales Co-Worker (409) , Customer Service Representative (383) , Customer Service (315) , Sales (264) , Visual Merchandiser (233) , Interior Designer (224) , Sales Coworker (220) , Sales Assistant (207) , Manager (185) , Vendeur (167) , Warehouse Worker (167) , Team Leader (165) , Goods Flow Co-worker (124)

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 1492 reviews)); "The pay is good for the type of job it is and there are benefits for part" ((in 819 reviews)); "Great people and diversity" ((in 691 reviews)); "The culture is great and if you are all about corporate you can advance up as positions open." ((in 621 reviews)); "Coworkers were great I got to know almost everyone in that store and built so many friendships" ((in 400 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 851 reviews)); "Low salary if you want to live freely without having to think of how much you spend" ((in 414 reviews)); "Bad managers that don't know how to talk to people and guide them to improve working condition." ((in 385 reviews)); "No training for the job role you're expected to do 6." ((in 105 reviews)); "Bad leadership and demanding customers" ((in 101 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.

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3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(13,366 total reviews)

Juvencio Maeztu

76% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

IKEA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 13,366 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

3.0

Jan 24, 2011

It's OK

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a really good environment, with very convenient staff rooms!

Cons

Salary is low and there is now way you can get a promotion!

3.0

Jan 9, 2011

it is ok

Shopkeeper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay, great benefits and global opportunities

Cons

senior management sucks, IKEA asks alot from you

2.0

Jan 6, 2011

Lacking management support in IFS department

Bistro cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly and diverse body of co-workers Spacious staff room to sit down and relax Great benefits for those who signed up for it Eco conscious Decent wages

Cons

Lack of communication between employees and management in food service department Respect is low within the department Lack of incentives Co-workers did not cooperate due to lousy leadership

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