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?

58% 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 (1396) , Store Manager (376) , 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 (176) , Customer Service (167) , Werkstudent (158) , Deputy Manager (153)

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 1374 reviews)); "On pros i can say that the salary was good for the amount of work." ((in 472 reviews)); "Reasonable and offer good benefits" ((in 410 reviews)); "very warming and the people are nice" ((in 243 reviews)); "• Great team and lovely people to work with willing to help you out if needed." ((in 221 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 611 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 383 reviews)); "the managers have glazed over eyes and lack any humour due to years of being demoralised." ((in 272 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

58% would recommend to a friend

(8,094 total reviews)

Kenneth McGrath

72% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

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Lidl has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 8,094 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).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews

4.0

Jul 1, 2025

shift manager role at lidl

Shift manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

industry leading pay by lidl

Cons

can feel a bit stuck with less scope for promotions above the shift manager role

Lidl Response

1y

Thanks for sharing your feedback! We know how hard everyone works to make Lidl a success, and we really appreciate the effort you put in every day. If you ever want to chat more about anything, feel free to reach out to your regional ERC—they’re happy to help!

5.0

Jul 1, 2025

Very good

Customer assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very good staff members. Flexy working supportive

Cons

Honestly there is no cons

Lidl Response

1y

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!

2.0

Jul 1, 2025

Toxic culture with no real support or progression

Customer assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady work and guaranteed hours Decent pay compared to some retail roles Some good colleagues (but overshadowed by poor management)

Cons

No genuine opportunities for progression — people with less experience promoted over loyal staff Disrespectful and unprofessional behaviour from some managers, including offensive language Disability and neurodiversity (like autism) not taken seriously — seen as “difficult” or a “nuisance” rather than supported Constant nit-picking — small mistakes are picked up instantly, but achievements are ignored Hostile environment where you can feel ganged up on or publicly humiliated Diversity and inclusion feel performative — important months like Black History Month go unnoticed

Lidl Response

1y

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We take all feedback very seriously, and there are a few points you mentioned that we’d like to discuss further so please contact us at careers.sm@lidl.co.uk. Please also get in touch with your local ERC who is always on hand to support you, their details can be found in your break area.

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