Does Ingles Markets pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ingles Markets employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ingles Markets. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ingles Markets?

41% of Ingles Markets employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ingles Markets 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ingles Markets?

Cashier (320) , Deli Associate (83) , Deli Clerk (81) , Sales Associate/Cashier (69) , Bookkeeper (50) , Service Clerk (49) , Customer Service Manager (38) , Produce Clerk (37) , Front End Cashier (36) , Barista (35) , Overnight Stocker (32) , Customer Service Manager (CSM) (26) , Stocker (26) , Meat Cutter (25) , Cashier/Bagger (24)

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

"people are great and you gain a lot of experience with help if you need it." ((in 110 reviews)); "flexible hours and availability too" ((in 90 reviews)); "Good with working with schedule and good coworkers to make friends" ((in 76 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and family friendly" ((in 75 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling is the biggest pro." ((in 40 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and you have down times where you have nothing to do but just stand there" ((in 233 reviews)); "bad managers and you get hungry a lot" ((in 81 reviews)); "No benefits and hard to become full time" ((in 57 reviews)); "No training or room to advance." ((in 25 reviews)); "Upper management is terrible; they assume everyone doesn't know what they're doing, and if you think you do they will find some way to prove you wrong." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ingles Markets layoffs in 2026?

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

Ingles Markets reviews

3.1

41% would recommend to a friend

(1,917 total reviews)

Jim Lanning

43% approve of CEO

33% positive business outlook

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Ingles Markets has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 1,917 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ingles Markets 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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2K reviews

2.0

Jan 30, 2018

Good Job While Going to School.

Customer service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility. Opportunity for advancement.

Cons

Poor management. Sometimes paid new employees with no experience more than longtime employees. Not very loyal to employees. Underpaid job. Only a 25 cent raise a year.

4.0

Jan 28, 2018

Good for retirees

Deli associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place for part time employment. Top management appears to take a hands on role in day to day activities.

Cons

Hard to get full time position. Seasonal sales effect hours.

1.0

Jan 28, 2018

Bakery clerk

Baker clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

If you want part time status

Cons

Want to keep employees at part time so they don't have to offer benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, disability benefits or stock options; most of the other employees were great with the exception of a few, including managers of departments;

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