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?

42% 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 (37) , 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 112 reviews)); "flexible hours and availability too" ((in 90 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and willing to help each other learn" ((in 81 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and family friendly" ((in 66 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling is the biggest pro." ((in 54 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 246 reviews)); "The management is poor (co" ((in 180 reviews)); "bad managers and you get hungry a lot" ((in 80 reviews)); "No benefits and hard to become full time" ((in 54 reviews)); "No training or room to advance." ((in 25 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.

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Ingles Markets reviews

3.2

42% would recommend to a friend

(1,913 total reviews)

Jim Lanning

45% approve of CEO

35% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Work/Life balance

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Senior management

2.7

Compensation and benefits

Ingles Markets has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 1,913 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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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

3.0

Apr 6, 2014

Flexible schedule

Seafood clerk/barista

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Willing to work with you on a flexible schedule

Cons

Never have a weekend off, the benefits, the pay

4.0

Mar 25, 2014

Good for high school but needed to move on

Cashier/bookkeeper

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers, and opportunity for advancement when it arises... If you show initiative. 20% of the customers have been coming there their entire lives are a very sweet.

Cons

Underpaid as a bookkeeper. They hire too many people and cut hours without notice. 50% of the customers are the scum that lives next to the building have no respect for themselves or others and can become unbearable "serving" them.

5.0

Mar 14, 2014

Out standing company

Lead deli associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Ingles cares about its employeess and they show it through their actions. Training is state of the art and there are chances for everyone. I have been in management for over 20 years and this is the very best company I have ever worked for.

Cons

I have, so far, found none/

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Jobs at Ingles Markets

474 Overnight Associate

Peachtree Corners, GA

$31K - $39K /yr

(Glassdoor est.)

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Grocery Order Selector