Does Macy's pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Macy's employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Macy's. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Macy's?

52% of Macy's employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Macy's 3.2 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 Macy's?

Sales Associate (5752) , Retail Sales Associate (1408) , Sales Manager (623) , Beauty Advisor (611) , Seasonal Sales Associate (494) , Sales Associate/Cashier (321) , Cosmetics Counter Manager (292) , Manager (280) , Cashier (275) , Sales (261) , Customer Service Representative (260) , Merchandiser (229) , Fulfillment Associate (176) , Visual Merchandiser (173) , Macys Sales Associate (156)

What are the pros of working at Macy's according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with who are both technically knowledgeable and eager to help one another." ((in 1794 reviews)); "At my location I have some great coworkers that make it fun to come to work." ((in 1169 reviews)); "Flexible hours and I liked the department I worked in and the associates I worked with." ((in 1089 reviews)); "benefits are good (have to be in a certain position to be eligible tho.)" ((in 828 reviews)); "flexible scheduling (get to choose which department and shifts to work) which was done through an online employee portal" ((in 809 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Macy's according to real employee reviews?

"the pay is low for the amount of work and the store is very messy." ((in 2643 reviews)); "management is poor and lazy" ((in 2018 reviews)); "A few of the managers are rude and not as knowledgable as they should be." ((in 1320 reviews)); "No hours Performing other jobs No training Manager doesn’t answer Pay rate not honored from website" ((in 559 reviews)); "A lot of complaints about low salaries which make it difficult to attract and maintain qualified people." ((in 322 reviews))

What are employees saying about Macy's layoffs in 2026?

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

Macy's reviews

3.4

52% would recommend to a friend

(31,093 total reviews)

Tony Spring

62% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Macy's has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 31,093 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Macy's 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

31K reviews

5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Love it at Macy's

Fragrance associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice Staff, Flexible Schedule, Clear payment schedule. Manageable customer load.

Cons

Schedule can be a bit much during events, however as a part-timer I get right around 22 hours a week with open availability.

Macy's Response

2w

Thank you for taking the time to share your honest feedback with us. We're happy to hear you've had an overall positive experience.

5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Poor management and scheduling overshadow any positives

Sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Not many pros to speak of

Cons

At my specific location, poor management, poor scheduling.

Macy's Response

2w

Thank you for your honest feedback. If you are open to it and would like to discuss further, please feel free to send us a private message on https://www.facebook.com/Macys/ or https://www.instagram.com/macys/, and include your name, phone number, email address, and store location so we can connect with you directly!

5.0

Jun 17, 2026

Supportive team and schedule, but location is a downside

Customer service

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good manager and staff and schedule

Cons

the location is the con

Macy's Response

2w

We appreciate you sharing your honest feedback with us about your time working at our Woodbury location.

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