Does Publix pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Publix employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Publix. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Publix?

66% of Publix employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Publix 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Publix?

Cashier (2920) , Deli Clerk (1526) , Customer Service Staff (847) , Grocery Clerk (807) , Produce Clerk (681) , Sales Associate/Cashier (510) , Front Service Clerk (492) , Customer Service Representative (465) , Pharmacy Technician (428) , Bakery Clerk (424) , Customer Service (395) , Front Service Clerk (Bagger) (332) , Customer Service Associate (292) , Part Time Cashier (262) , Stock Clerk (237)

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

"Great benefits if you work full time and they do a lot for the community (5K runs for charity)." ((in 2140 reviews)); "People with certain personalities that are upbeat and smile while hiding their pain make it great." ((in 860 reviews)); "The hours are flexible and they are willing to working with school and other job schedules." ((in 773 reviews)); "Great coworkers and nice to get compliments" ((in 654 reviews)); "Flexible schedule (depending on the manager) and job stability (they never fire anyone)" ((in 541 reviews))

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

"Bad management NO support during rush times and ASM yells at you because of their poor lack of scheduling associates or unwillingness to help out." ((in 1326 reviews)); "Managers can be bad and stressful" ((in 942 reviews)); "Bad upper management means trouble for entry level and even department managers." ((in 128 reviews)); "Raises are small and take years to reach what you would call a living wage unless you make it into management" ((in 128 reviews)); "Some managers manipulate hours and wage, play favorites, and are less than understanding." ((in 98 reviews))

What are employees saying about Publix layoffs in 2026?

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

Publix reviews

3.8

66% would recommend to a friend

(21,079 total reviews)

Kevin Murphy

61% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Publix has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 21,079 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Publix 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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21K reviews

5.0

Sep 7, 2011

The best ever

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Publix offers some of the best employee benefits and customer training services in the business. Likewise, the employees - regardless of level - are treated fairly and equally. Even at the lower-status jobs everyone is treated well. The employee-owned stock options are excellent as well, meaning managers, cashiers, and truck drivers all have a secure future.

Cons

At first you feel like you are working for "the man" at such a large company until you realize that Publix has a very "local" feel to it. Customers know you by name, and district managers are often conversational with the most entry-level employees.

4.0

Jun 25, 2008

there about the best you are going to in FL

Customer service staff

Recommend

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Pros

They pay good for the state for FL when you are thinking at 9 a hour is. when other are paying 8 to start. we do get very good health care for FULL and Part time workers.

Cons

There is know respect and your job is like a do or die thing. That the company has gone form be a famliy types a place to work too how much money can we make. when it come to going up in your pay all you are going to get is .25 a hour.

1.0

Jun 13, 2008

PUBLIX WHERE WORKING ISNT A PLEASURE

Manager

Recommend

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Pros

IT IS A COOL PLACE TO ABUSE CO-WORKERS AND FEEL LIKE DIRT, ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU KNOCK YOURSELF OUT. FREE ANTIBIOTICS AND $6 A GALLON FOR MILK. BEING A WORKER TAKES ON THE TRUE MEANING. SHOPPING IS SUPPOSED TO BE A PLEASURE AND WORKING IS FAR FROM IT. MANAGEMENT WORKS LONG HOURS WITH LITTLE PAY DIFFERENCE. A COMPANY WITH NO LOYALTIES TO ITS EMPLOYEES. THE COMPANY STOCK IS WORTHLESS AND MANAGEMENT HAS NEVER BEEN TOLD NEVER TO TALK DOWN TO EMPLOYEES. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE GROCERY SHELVES AND SEE OLDER PEOPLE TAKEN BY THE CRAZY HIGH PRICES, LOOK NO FURTHER YOU HAVE FOUND YOUR NEW WORK PLACE.

Cons

WHAT AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE HOW THIS COMPANY PUSHES THEIR AGENDAS ON THEIR EMPLOYEES. EMPLOYEES ARE BROW BEATEN INTO GIVING TO UNITED WAY AND ANY OTHER PET CHARATIES. LITTLE CHANCE FOR PROMOTION IF YOU ARE NOT RELATED TO HIGHER MANAGEMENT. THIS COMPANY HAS HAD SO MANY LAWSUITS FOR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN. THEY HAVE PASSED OVER VERY QUALIFIED WOMEN FOR PROMOTION. THE ONLY STOCK THAT HAS MOVED IS THE STOCK THAT IS TO BE FOUND ON THE SHELVES. A COMPANY SAYING TO EMPLOYEES IS THAT THE ONLY EDUCATION YOU NEED IS A COMPANY EDUCATION. EMPLOYEES ARE USUALLY IGNORED AND UNIONS ARE DISCOURAGED.

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