Does Lidl pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lidl employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lidl. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lidl?

59% of Lidl employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lidl 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lidl?

Customer Assistant (1394) , Store Manager (375) , Shift Manager (265) , Sales Assistant (236) , Cashier (232) , Deputy Store Manager (192) , Equipier Polyvalent (191) , Sales Associate (190) , Store Associate (189) , Manager (187) , Store Assistant (179) , employé polyvalente (174) , Customer Service (167) , Werkstudent (158) , Deputy Manager (152)

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

"Good pay but works out at minimum pay when you divide between the hours you work." ((in 1340 reviews)); "On pros i can say that the salary was good for the amount of work." ((in 478 reviews)); "Reasonable and offer good benefits" ((in 418 reviews)); "very warming and the people are nice" ((in 235 reviews)); "• Great team and lovely people to work with willing to help you out if needed." ((in 224 reviews))

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

"The strategy of the company is not clear; long hours; variety of projects; team quite unhappy being short" ((in 608 reviews)); "Poor management and very stressful at times." ((in 575 reviews)); "ABSOLUTELY no work life balance they do not care you are a human with a family etc" ((in 389 reviews)); "the managers have glazed over eyes and lack any humour due to years of being demoralised." ((in 271 reviews)); "They give no training at all and expect you to know how to do everything." ((in 139 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lidl layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Lidl locations?

Wien , Salzburg , Innsbruck , Villach , Berndorf , Traun , Wels , Mödling

Lidl reviews

3.4

59% would recommend to a friend

(8,081 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

73% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Career opportunities

3.1

Culture & values

3.0

Senior management

2.9

Work/Life balance

Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,081 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lidl 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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Reviews by job title

8K reviews

2.0

Oct 14, 2025

Meh

Admninistrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Easy a lot of the time

Cons

-The People -Cost cutting at every level -Not enough money for the hours

Lidl Response

8mo

Thanks for leaving us a review and for the work you’ve done at Lidl. If there’s anything you’d like to talk about from your feedback, contact us at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. Or you can reach out to your local ERC for support - their contact details are in your welfare area. We wish you all the best in your future career.

1.0

Oct 14, 2025

idk

Customer assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Didnt like anything about job

Cons

Fast paced constant manager shouting

Lidl Response

8mo

Thank you for your honest feedback, and for your hard work. You’ve raised some important points that we’d like to discuss further. If you have the time, feel free to contact us at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. Your local ERC is also available to support you, and their contact details can be found in your welfare area. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

5.0

Oct 14, 2025

GOOD

Customer care representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lidl Lancaster is a convenient and affordable supermarket that offers great value for money. The store is well-organized, with a wide range of fresh produce, bakery items, and international foods. Prices are generally lower than other supermarkets in the area, making it a popular choice for students and local families. The staff are usually friendly and helpful, and the checkout process is quick, especially with the self-service tills. However, during peak hours, the store can get quite busy and some shelves may be temporarily empty. Despite that, the overall shopping experience is positive. Lidl also promotes sustainability with reduced plastic packaging and local sourcing where possible. In short, Lidl Lancaster is a reliable place for weekly shopping—clean, efficient, and budget-friendly.

Cons

Not bad i like my company

Lidl Response

8mo

Thank you for your review and all the hard work you put in with us! It’s fantastic to hear that you’re enjoying your time with us and your team. Your insight shows us we’re on the right track as an employer. Keep up the great work!

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