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

(94,098 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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Reviews by job title

94K reviews

1.0

Jan 8, 2018

Recruited by Target Via LinkedIn totally hit with the good ol bait and switch.

Inventory analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Headquarters is full of great people who are fun to work with and hang around. Great City with tons of places to eat.

Cons

Recruitment process Lack of clarity of role Lack of concern with person life/work life balance (50-60 hrs per week) Focus is not inventory management

4.0

Jun 18, 2017

Working at a Target Distribution Center

Shipping

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Obviously everyone's experiences are different, there are a lot of variables. The pros I list pertain to the Outbound department. As long as you're hired into a warehouse position you make a starting wage, currently of $17.24 with a top out of around $21. Its a full 40 hour work week with opportunities for overtime, and in certain times mandatory overtime of 12 hour shifts. You receive your check weekly versus every two weeks, which has multiple benefits. The management has been kind and accommodating, and the team members generally work as a team. The work is very physical and results in a lot of turn overs, you earn your pay. The insurance isn't the greatest but its better than nothing and has proven useful to myself.

Cons

It is a very physical work environment. Not everyone can realistically work for a Target DC due to it primarily being physical labor. Loading trailers, picking items, throwing material onto conveyors. To get a first shift position you must be with the company for a period of time as it primarily works on seniority as to who can get those hours. Overtime does become mandatory at certain times of the year such as Christmas, Thanksgiving, other major shopping times.

4.0

May 10, 2015

One of the best companies to work for

Back room team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely friendly coworkers Supportive executives Good base pay for a starting position Room to grow and get promoted

Cons

Ridiculously long interview process Very strict rules Mountains of information to take in

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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) (T1822)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1849)

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