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 111 reviews)); "flexible hours and availability too" ((in 96 reviews)); "Great coworkers and you knew exactly what was needed to be done each day when you came in." ((in 81 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and days off" ((in 72 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling is the biggest pro." ((in 47 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 239 reviews)); "The management is poor (co" ((in 184 reviews)); "bad managers and you get hungry a lot" ((in 83 reviews)); "No benefits and hard to become full time" ((in 57 reviews)); "No training at any level." ((in 26 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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3.2

42% would recommend to a friend

(1,912 total reviews)

Jim Lanning

46% approve of CEO

36% 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 1,912 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

4.0

Apr 18, 2013

Great part-time job for students.

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly co-workers and management. Flexible scheduling.

Cons

Customers could be mean, but generally no complaints. Probably different from store to store.

4.0

Apr 15, 2013

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly atmosphere for employees & customers. Many opportunities to advance up the ladder or to other departments. Overall enjoyed my time spent working there.

Cons

Having the occasional customer with a million coupons but it's to be expected in this environment.

3.0

Apr 11, 2013

Not bad company

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible work hours,friendly environment, customer service experience

Cons

Pay, short break,no advancement

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