Does Target pay their employees well?

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

How satisfied are employees working at Target?

57% of Target employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Target 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Target?

Cashier (6570) , Sales Associate (3582) , Sales Floor Team Member (2263) , Sales Associate/Cashier (2092) , Guest Advocate (1938) , Team Leader (1381) , Style Consultant (1359) , Executive Team Leader (1345) , Barista (1323) , General Merchandise Expert (1225) , Fulfillment Associate (1029) , Fulfillment Expert (942) , Team Member (882) , Retail Sales Associate (832) , Warehouse Worker (748)

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

"Good pay but not worth the time and energy you must put in to get the job done" ((in 9430 reviews)); "The people are great and genuinely want to see you grow and suceed in your career at Target." ((in 4663 reviews)); "Benefits are good; you can elect benefits for self and family if you average 32 hours per week; part" ((in 3874 reviews)); "I stayed because coworkers were lovely and they were great about working around my classes." ((in 3718 reviews)); "Discount and flexible hours were a plus but you have to give over 2 weeks in advance" ((in 3318 reviews))

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

"You also have to deal with people who don't pull their own weight and poor management." ((in 6745 reviews)); "Target went through a string of bad managers while I worked there but those two were the worst." ((in 2107 reviews)); "Also plan on working constantly because everything is a priority and there's no work life balance." ((in 2001 reviews)); "Marketing not a respected or invested in department with no training or development and limited to no advancement" ((in 930 reviews)); "Too much favoritism goes on" ((in 819 reviews))

What are employees saying about Target layoffs in 2026?

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

Target reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(94,263 total reviews)

Michael Fiddelke

48% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Target has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 94,263 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Target 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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94K reviews

4.0

Jun 22, 2010

Great for short term work, would not make a career out of it.

Receiving/reverse logistics specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great co-workers, Flexible with time off, Above average communication from management.

Cons

Little management opportunities for those who are not ETL's right out of college. Heard Wal-Mart paid a little bit more for similar position.

5.0

Jun 21, 2010

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Executive intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

As an intern I am treated as an Executive Team Leader by team members as well as the other ETLs. I've been able to take ownership of my development and have constantly been kept aware of the future leadership opportunities within the company.

Cons

The feedback is difficult to manage in the beginning for some people. I was not used to gaining such honest feedback but I have now come to value it.

2.0

Jun 21, 2010

Executive Team Leader

Executive team leader - hardlines

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Target offers a very competitive base salary for entry level work as a recent college graduate. If you are so inclined, you can learn a lot about management and how to effecively run a business.

Cons

Even though they say you are only expected to work 50 hours a week, most of the time you are working closer to 60, and sometimes more - this is especially true during the holiday season. It is very difficult to maintain a life/work balance and unless you want to move up the corporate ladder, the job can become very redundant and unsatisfying.

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Jobs at Target

On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T2259)

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/ Cart Attendant) (T2933)

On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T1879)

On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T2913)

On-Demand: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food and Beverage, Style (T1884)

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