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?

58% 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 (6559) , Sales Associate (3574) , Sales Floor Team Member (2262) , Sales Associate/Cashier (2090) , Guest Advocate (1932) , Team Leader (1378) , Style Consultant (1355) , Executive Team Leader (1343) , Barista (1317) , General Merchandise Expert (1223) , Fulfillment Associate (1028) , Fulfillment Expert (937) , Team Member (873) , Retail Sales Associate (832) , Warehouse Worker (747)

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 9423 reviews)); "The people are great and genuinely want to see you grow and suceed in your career at Target." ((in 4627 reviews)); "Benefits are good; you can elect benefits for self and family if you average 32 hours per week; part" ((in 3895 reviews)); "I stayed because coworkers were lovely and they were great about working around my classes." ((in 3774 reviews)); "Discount and flexible hours were a plus but you have to give over 2 weeks in advance" ((in 3287 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 6721 reviews)); "Target went through a string of bad managers while I worked there but those two were the worst." ((in 2076 reviews)); "Also plan on working constantly because everything is a priority and there's no work life balance." ((in 1988 reviews)); "Marketing not a respected or invested in department with no training or development and limited to no advancement" ((in 931 reviews)); "Too much favoritism goes on" ((in 807 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

58% would recommend to a friend

(94,098 total reviews)

Michael Fiddelke

48% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Target has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 94,098 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

Feb 1, 2009

Great company with a bright future if it isn't eroded by greed and nepotism.

Store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Compensation is always competitive and the benefits are pretty good. Target is an industry leader and invests well in maintaining that position.

Cons

Target is very political. Processes are world class but the effort to assess and assure quality in the field is pencil whipped on tour checklists by District Managers and support staff. The elitist attitudes are tough to stomach at times. Much of this is caused from promoting very young executives assessed with "potential" that rarely includes interpersonal effectiveness. Accountability is highly regarded but narrowly defined as someone who will endure manic-depressive directors and VPs that like to intimidate and protect their positions.

2.0

Jan 30, 2009

Merchandising is only one aspect of an extremely complex business.

Associate business partner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Target is a great place to consider when beginning a career. Firstly, Minneapolis is great place to live well and save money. If the location is not an issue, Target is an almost ideal place to start working. Target also has a well-known employment brand, which allows for great mobility after that fundamental experience is gained. Within Target, it's encouraged to gain knowledge of the different sides that drive the business, which allows young professionals a great opportunity to learn. Depending on where in the company one starts, new employees will have the opportunity to be exposed to many new concepts.

Cons

Target is not a great place to work from a long-term perspective. The benefits provided to team members with considerable years of service do not compare well to Target's competitors (retail and non).

4.0

Jan 30, 2009

No complaints thus far

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, have only worked for a few months. From what I understand from other employees, the ability to rise quickly and be noticed by senior management is very do-able and has proven to be motivation to work hard and do well. Enjoy the 10% discount at Target. I am from the east coast and went to school at the University of Wisconsin so it was nice to stay in the midwest. Overall I have enjoyed my experience thus far and look forward to updating my review when I have actually worked at the company.

Cons

Nice discount, Minneapolis is a great city. People are warm and welcoming.

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Jobs at Target

Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food & Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Inbound (Stocking) (T0995)

Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food & Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Inbound (Stocking) (T2781)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1330)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1849)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1822)

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Great company with a bright future if it isn't eroded by greed and nepotism.

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