Does Pick 'n Pay pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pick 'n Pay employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pick 'n Pay. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pick 'n Pay?

56% of Pick 'n Pay employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pick 'n Pay 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pick 'n Pay?

Cashier (64) , Sales Associate/Cashier (13) , Picker/Packer (9) , Store Manager (8) , Demand Planner (7) , Packer (7) , Supply Chain Analyst (7) , Front End Cashier (6) , Shelf Packer (6) , Assistant Manager (5) , Part Time Cashier (5) , Project Manager (5) , Buyer (4) , Manager (4) , Marketing (4)

What are the pros of working at Pick 'n Pay according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits at PnP is good." ((in 17 reviews)); "The staff was friendly and welcoming" ((in 16 reviews)); "Great culture and people to work with." ((in 12 reviews)); "Good working environment and work support" ((in 11 reviews)); "I had great colleagues I work with." ((in 9 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pick 'n Pay according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and working on" ((in 43 reviews)); "The salary was low and working in peak season was stressful" ((in 19 reviews)); "Fixed working hours." ((in 14 reviews)); "Working long hours, but the payment is not much" ((in 13 reviews)); "The pay is low and not enough" ((in 12 reviews))

Pick 'n Pay Reviews

3.5

56% would recommend to a friend

(382 total reviews)

Gareth Ackerman

90% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (382 reviews)

Pick 'n Pay has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 382 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Pick 'n Pay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

382 reviews

2.0

1 Jul 2026

Free uniform and snacks, but no growth potential

Retail sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free uniform and canteen refreshments

Cons

No growth opportunities No permanent posts Can be a casual part timer for years

3.0

18 Jun 2026

Flexible hours and good work-life balance, but turnover is high

Supply chain planner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

*flexible time *13th cheque *work life balance

Cons

*no discount on clothes or food *fast staff turnover

5.0

1 Apr 2026

Strong analytical skills gained but physically demanding work

Marchandiser and sale officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

gaining analytical skills, working independently, building strong retail relationships, and benefiting from performance bonuses.

Cons

Working as a merchandiser involves several challenges and disadvantages, particularly related to the physical nature of the work, high-pressure environments, and limited career benefits.

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Free uniform and snacks, but no growth potential

Flexible hours and good work-life balance, but turnover is high

Strong analytical skills gained but physically demanding work

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