Item: Publix
Rating: 2
Author: Former employee - Cake Decorator

Question 1

Does Publix pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Publix employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Publix. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Publix?

Accepted Answer

65% of Publix employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Publix 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Publix?

Accepted Answer

Cashier (2927), Deli Clerk (1532), Customer Service Staff (849), Grocery Clerk (810), Produce Clerk (682), Sales Associate/Cashier (511), Front Service Clerk (492), Customer Service Representative (463), Pharmacy Technician (429), Bakery Clerk (424), Customer Service (395), Front Service Clerk (Bagger) (332), Customer Service Associate (292), Part Time Cashier (262), Stock Clerk (237)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Great benefits if you work full time and they do a lot for the community (5K runs for charity)." ((in 2155 reviews)); "People with certain personalities that are upbeat and smile while hiding their pain make it great." ((in 846 reviews)); "Flexible hours for students and after working there for a while you have the option to purchase Publix stock." ((in 789 reviews)); "Great coworkers and nice to get compliments" ((in 668 reviews)); "Flexible schedules was very valuable considering my unpredictable schedule in college from semester to semester." ((in 549 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"Bad management NO support during rush times and ASM yells at you because of their poor lack of scheduling associates or unwillingness to help out." ((in 1338 reviews)); "Managers can be bad and stressful" ((in 937 reviews)); "Bad upper management means trouble for entry level and even department managers." ((in 130 reviews)); "Raises are small and take years to reach what you would call a living wage unless you make it into management" ((in 126 reviews)); "Management played favorites" ((in 100 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Publix layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

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