Does Sam's Club pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Sam's Club employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Sam's Club. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Sam's Club?

50% of Sam's Club employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Sam's Club 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Sam's Club?

Cashier (958) , Merchandiser (369) , Sales Associate/Cashier (331) , Sales Associate (300) , Front End Cashier (255) , Cafe Associate (233) , Assistant Manager (215) , Personal Shopper (215) , Tire Technician (169) , Cake Decorator (166) , Produce Associate (163) , Member Specialist (156) , Cart Attendant (147) , Associate (145) , Meat Cutter (124)

What are the pros of working at Sam's Club according to real employee reviews?

"The only thing about working at sams club # 8155 is that the pay is good" ((in 1580 reviews)); "There are several benefits that are good and the members make the time there a bit better." ((in 648 reviews)); "It was pretty easy going and met some great people" ((in 582 reviews)); "great coworkers!!! (This is the main reason I stay at this job)" ((in 386 reviews)); "Hours are flexible for school schedules and you can frequently get off for school events on the weekend if you ask far enough in advance." ((in 327 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Sam's Club according to real employee reviews?

"Occasionally bad managers that no matter how many open doors they don't get dealt with." ((in 597 reviews)); "No work life balance emails and phone calls at 4am stressful" ((in 200 reviews)); "High turnover rate and they expect too much with no employees and with little or no training for the position." ((in 144 reviews)); "Upper Management was awful." ((in 111 reviews)); "Poor leadership and very un organized with no concern for associates." ((in 96 reviews))

What are employees saying about Sam's Club layoffs in 2026?

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

Sam's Club reviews

3.3

50% would recommend to a friend

(12,889 total reviews)

Latriece Watkins

59% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.8

Senior management

Sam's Club has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 12,889 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Sam's Club 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

13K reviews

2.0

Mar 13, 2012

Confusing, somewhat rewarding personally, unrealistic work conditions and structure

Front end team lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Stable and fair in today's economy, good for long term employees who desire to move up in the company and are focused. Decent benefits

Cons

Poor management in regards to people skills and an understanding of a managers responsibilities and duties to their club, department, and workers. Lots of favoritism, macro-management and micro-management that is unnecessary. More and More members are becoming upset and frustrated with the Plus Membership and the processes that they are forced endure and listen too every time they come in to shop. Even if they refuse it once they are forced to listen to it again. The Plus Membership needs to be restructured and the benefits need to be re- looked. Are we gearing more towards the Personal shopper or to businesses?

1.0

Mar 1, 2012

It's an okay employer but management is holding this place back from really shining.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I really enjoy my job and am thankful i was given an opportunity to join the team. The "family" feel of fellow associates is awesome and we try to watch out for one another.

Cons

Our local management has some major issues staying focused. They are constantly changing focus and seem to be misguided at times. Inconsistent disciplinary action really doesn't help matters either. Certain Associates are held to a higher standard and others are given "freebies." Lowering the expectations just to let someone slide by is not the way to help someone succeed. t

1.0

Nov 15, 2011

In the last few years, bad.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

The people are that you have worked with for years are great to work with and most of the people are friendly. The benefits are good, just depends on your family status.

Cons

The communication is terrible and when managment communicates with you , it is DO THIS and DO THAT and they do not offer to help you. You are one person and for what they pay you it is not worth the pain and headaches to be their rat. I have never been treated so bad at a job in my life. I do not get why someone would laugh at you when you have a problem and need help, totally disrespectful.

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Confusing, somewhat rewarding personally, unrealistic work conditions and structure

It's an okay employer but management is holding this place back from really shining.

In the last few years, bad.

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