Does Walgreens pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Walgreens employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Walgreens. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Walgreens?

34% of Walgreens employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Walgreens 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.8 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Walgreens?

Pharmacy Technician (4094) , Customer Service Associate (1986) , Certified Pharmacy Technician (1618) , Shift Lead (1596) , Cashier (1359) , Pharmacist (1158) , Store Manager (1075) , Customer Service Representative (822) , Shift Leader (736) , Sales Associate/Cashier (677) , Sales Associate (595) , CSA - Customer Service Associate (594) , Assistant Manager (576) , Senior Certified Pharmacy Technician (510) , Pharmacy Manager (466)

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

"Good benefits but they were changing these as I was leaving not sure they are still good." ((in 1854 reviews)); "It is great for people who enjoy multitasking and some of the people who work there can be pretty great." ((in 1407 reviews)); "I was lucky and had great pharmacists and coworkers who made the job feel easier." ((in 1294 reviews)); "The hours are flexible and they will work with you on what days you are available." ((in 1159 reviews)); "The best reason for working here was flexible schedules and you had an annual raise depending on your performance." ((in 617 reviews))

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

"Also very low pay and you won't receive your pay raise even when promised after the one year mark." ((in 2424 reviews)); "Poor management some associates basically ran the store because the managers can't seem to do their jobs!" ((in 1938 reviews)); "Bad managers will just make it seem like a job you have to make money." ((in 951 reviews)); "Poor upper management and no desire to invest in the company" ((in 541 reviews)); "back hurts leg hurts draining no work life balance not worth the stress for the pay" ((in 466 reviews))

What are employees saying about Walgreens layoffs in 2026?

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

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Walgreens reviews

3.0

34% would recommend to a friend

(37,055 total reviews)

Mike Motz

24% approve of CEO

24% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.8

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Senior management

Walgreens has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 37,055 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Walgreens 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

37K reviews

4.0

Feb 4, 2010

Walgreens is a good place to work

Photo specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Job is challenging, but fufilling. Good pay. Coworkers are usually very friendly and helpful. I look forward to going into work.

Cons

Hours can be randomly assigned. If you do not get on managments good side you can see your hours drastically cut.

4.0

Feb 4, 2010

The life as a assistant manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You will learn a lot of skills such as managerial skills, safe keeping skills, customer service, ability to finish tasks fast and efficiently.

Cons

The work schedule consists of many nights and weekends especially if you are starting out with the company. Some of the customers want it their way, you deal with people who steal and sometimes don't make any sense at all. You deal with your employees frustrations and problems as well

3.0

Feb 3, 2010

Rewiring for Regrowth

Certified assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Incredible training programs 4 way test Room for Personal Growth Opportunity to work with several managers

Cons

Little current opportunity for positional growth Not all levels of management receive bonus' Training is not consistent across the board

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