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 9331 reviews)); "A lot of the other team members are really great people and fun to work with." ((in 4701 reviews)); "Benefits are good; you can elect benefits for self and family if you average 32 hours per week; part" ((in 3915 reviews)); "I stayed because coworkers were lovely and they were great about working around my classes." ((in 3688 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 6709 reviews)); "Target went through a string of bad managers while I worked there but those two were the worst." ((in 2094 reviews)); "Also plan on working constantly because everything is a priority and there's no work life balance." ((in 1993 reviews)); "Marketing not a respected or invested in department with no training or development and limited to no advancement" ((in 912 reviews)); "Too much favoritism and they showed it too" ((in 813 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

(94,093 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 94,093 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

1.0

Jul 21, 2008

Target has dreadful retention rates for good reason. Avoid retail in general but Best Buy is much better.

Business analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great money for not having to think.

Cons

typical raise is 3 percent, poor management, work culture, fake happiness, lots of hours for most employees.

1.0

Jun 12, 2008

Run don't walk from the Apple Valley Super Target.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you are a kid just out of high school, it will give you work experience but be sure to stay living with your parents, so they pay all the bills. If your a bored housewife it will give you something to do while your kids are in school, or while your husband watches them at night.

Cons

Minimum wage, hours being cut to 8 to 12 per week, if the powers that be take a dislike to you for what ever reason, you will never get promoted or even given the chance to transfer. If you need to support a family and you find yourself at this store, your in trouble financially. you will never be recognized for a job well done, the job responsibilities will never be clearly explained. poor training.

1.0

Jun 27, 2025

Toxic Feminism Wrapped in Fake Empathy

Senior manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Big fat salary package for doing about an hour’s worth of real work a day.

Cons

Toxic feminism disguised as empathy and inclusivity. Constant backstabbing, gossip, and passive aggression from women in power. Fake ‘care culture’ used to manipulate, undermine, and isolate anyone who doesn’t play along. Favorites are handpicked for leadership roles with zero proven competence or expertise – it’s all about who flatters whom. Soul-crushing work culture that leaves you dreading every meeting and questioning why you’re even there. Absolutely no room for honest feedback or dissent – if you speak up, you’re immediately sidelined and labelled ‘not a culture fit’.

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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) (T2781)

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

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1330)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1849)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T3395)

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Target has dreadful retention rates for good reason. Avoid retail in general but Best Buy is much better.

Run don't walk from the Apple Valley Super Target.

Toxic Feminism Wrapped in Fake Empathy

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