Does Rent-A-Center pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Rent-A-Center employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Rent-A-Center. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Rent-A-Center?

36% of Rent-A-Center employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Rent-A-Center 2.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.6 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Rent-A-Center?

Store Manager (442) , Assistant Manager (208) , Customer Account Representative (172) , Sales Manager (143) , Credit Manager (81) , District Manager (66) , Manager (64) , Account Manager (59) , Customer Service Representative (43) , Sales Associate (33) , Assistant Store Manager (32) , Lead Assistant Manager (32) , Assistant Sales Manager (25) , Delivery Specialist (18) , Sales Assistant Manager (18)

What are the pros of working at Rent-A-Center according to real employee reviews?

"Good pay is about all I can say from the three months I've been there" ((in 342 reviews)); "Good benefits and you can grow with in the company." ((in 193 reviews)); "The people are great and very talented." ((in 80 reviews)); "You make good money and you get paid every week." ((in 32 reviews)); "Monthly bonuses based on profit of your store." ((in 25 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Rent-A-Center according to real employee reviews?

"long hours at will company never good enough no matter how good of a job you do..." ((in 214 reviews)); "No work life balance you are expected to work EVERY Saturday and most of the time on your day off." ((in 160 reviews)); "Horrible Upper Management" ((in 117 reviews)); "Very long hours no matter what position you are hired for." ((in 65 reviews)); "Store Managers do nothing, DM's do nothing but look at numbers and call your store 15" ((in 64 reviews))

What are employees saying about Rent-A-Center layoffs in 2026?

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

Rent-A-Center reviews

2.8

36% would recommend to a friend

(2,520 total reviews)

Fahmi Karam

35% approve of CEO

31% positive business outlook

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Rent-A-Center has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,520 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Rent-A-Center employee rating is 21% below average for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

3.0

Jul 7, 2015

District Manager

Market manager of acceptance now

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It can provide financial opportunities.

Cons

The majority of management were not success in their previous roles. Vision and direction

3.0

May 12, 2015

Distrcit manager

District manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay and benefits for employees

Cons

Upper management does not care about work/life balance.

3.0

Apr 22, 2015

Excellent corporate-like experience and responsibilities

Sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Decent pay - Excellent medical, dental, & vision benefit plan - Strong monetary incentives for reaching office goals - Gain in-depth business experience in a variety of departments - Personal development will happen - Results-oriented leadership and training - Competitive teamwork

Cons

- 6+ hours weekly overtime requirement - Management style geared to urgency, fear of loss, and ultimatums (direct & indirect) - Training is largely new employee's responsibility - Pro if you have strong initiative - Company culture is military hierarchical style - Daily emergency situations during workday

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District Manager

Distrcit manager

Excellent corporate-like experience and responsibilities

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