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?

57% 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 (6570) , Sales Associate (3583) , Sales Floor Team Member (2263) , Sales Associate/Cashier (2092) , Guest Advocate (1939) , Team Leader (1381) , Style Consultant (1360) , Executive Team Leader (1346) , Barista (1323) , General Merchandise Expert (1225) , Fulfillment Associate (1029) , Fulfillment Expert (942) , Team Member (883) , Retail Sales Associate (833) , Warehouse Worker (748)

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 9398 reviews)); "The people are great and genuinely want to see you grow and suceed in your career at Target." ((in 4677 reviews)); "Benefits are good; you can elect benefits for self and family if you average 32 hours per week; part" ((in 3902 reviews)); "I stayed because coworkers were lovely and they were great about working around my classes." ((in 3757 reviews)); "Flexible hours and worked in eco sales so I spent the day picking products off shelves" ((in 3370 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 6746 reviews)); "Target went through a string of bad managers while I worked there but those two were the worst." ((in 2090 reviews)); "Also plan on working constantly because everything is a priority and there's no work life balance." ((in 1987 reviews)); "Marketing not a respected or invested in department with no training or development and limited to no advancement" ((in 923 reviews)); "So much favoritism happening around the managers and they screw up the careers of employees for their benefits." ((in 803 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

57% would recommend to a friend

(94,271 total reviews)

Michael Fiddelke

48% approve of CEO

41% 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 94,271 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 Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

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94K reviews

3.0

May 31, 2009

Not what it used to be

Etl (manager)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Target is still a place that you can work at if you want to work two jobs or work and go to school. Target is very willing to work with your schedule.

Cons

I understand that we are in a recession, and businesses are trying to do things differently in order to stay afloat, but Target is severly understaffing now. The staff levels would be ok if this were another company, but Target is all about delivering great guest service, and that is not possible with the payroll that is not being spent now.

1.0

May 30, 2009

Target at least at the store level does not value good hardworking people.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Target is fine for kids right out of high school to gain some real world work experience. It is also good for housewives who want something to do while their children are at school, and maybe earn a little manicure money.

Cons

If you are an adult who needs to support a household and you find yourself at Target, you learn fast that your in real trouble. The opportunity to advance IF you are not considered one of the "favorites" does not exist.

4.0

May 28, 2009

Good company, but political culture.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Overall I have had great direct managers at Target who have supported my advancement. The headquarters buildings are nice and conveniently located. There is opportunity to advance - as long as you can manage through the political environment. There are lots of opportunities to take lateral moves to other areas.

Cons

Many places in headquarters are very political and people spend way to much time managing egos. The culture doesn't encourage or reward honest and open discussion and idea sharing. There are two many "pre-meetings" to agree on "messages" before meeting with other areas. This takes time away from actually doing the work that drives results.

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Jobs at Target

GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage ) (T0358)

Guest Advocate (Cashier or Front of Store Attendant/Cart Attendant) (T2468)

GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage ) (T1421)

GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage ) (T0275)

GM and Food (General Merchandise, Closing, Fulfillment, Inbound, Food and Beverage ) (T1384)

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Not what it used to be

Target at least at the store level does not value good hardworking people.

Good company, but political culture.

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