Does METRO pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, METRO employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at METRO. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at METRO?

70% of METRO employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated METRO 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at METRO?

Manager (42) , Assistant Manager (27) , Category Manager (18) , Intern (18) , Cashier (16) , Caissier (14) , Chef De Projet (13) , Hôtesse De Caisse (12) , Vendeur (12) , Customer Service Representative (11) , Department Manager (11) , Team Leader (11) , Project Manager (10) , Senior Manager (10) , Abteilungsleiter (9)

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

"Good culture and company for learning" ((in 46 reviews)); "benefits are good" ((in 31 reviews)); "Work life balance is good" ((in 30 reviews)); "Nice environment and colleagues." ((in 28 reviews)); "If your team is good you will flourish." ((in 26 reviews))

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

"low salaries compared to the European reality" ((in 51 reviews)); "Management was poor and not proper" ((in 37 reviews)); "Low Pay" ((in 14 reviews)); "Managers act only for their own personal interests." ((in 11 reviews)); "Long hours but overall good" ((in 10 reviews))

What are employees saying about METRO layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(873 total reviews)

Dr. Steffen Greubel

72% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.5

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

3.4

Compensation and benefits

METRO has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 873 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The METRO 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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873 reviews

3.0

May 1, 2024

not applicable

Student worker

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

not applicable in my situation as I only worked for a few weeks.

Cons

not enough hours for part time even if I asked for more hours. Paid union contributions even if I was a part time employee.

METRO Response

2y

Bonjour, Nous te remercions pour ton avis. Il semble que tu as confondu "cotisations syndicales" et "cotisations salariales". Sache que nous respectons la législation française et que cela n'est pas de notre fait. Bonne continuation dans tes projets. L'équipe Recrutement & Attractivité

5.0

Apr 25, 2024

ESG Reporting Manager

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reduction of implementation effort Efficient fulfillment of requirements Comprehensive analysis options

Cons

Complexity and Standardization Challenges May encounter difficulties in verifying the authenticity of the data provided, especially in cases where information is decentralized or incomplete

METRO Response

2y

Hello, Thank you for taking the time to share your review! We’re delighted to hear about your experience. At METRO, we are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and appreciation, and it's wonderful to hear that you've felt supported during your time here. Your feedback is truly appreciated, and we're excited to continue working together to achieve even greater success!

4.0

Apr 13, 2024

Good Retail Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Professional Company with practical experience of the retail sector

Cons

Tiring work, slow growth and monotonous work

METRO Response

2y

Bonjour, Nous te remercions d'avoir pris le temps de partager ton retour d'expérience en nous décernant 4 étoiles signe d'une bonne expérience pour toi ! Sache que nous prenons en compte tous les aspects afin d'améliorer l'expérience de nos collaborateurs et collaboratrices. Nous te souhaitons une pleine réussite dans ta prochaine entreprise. L'équipe Recrutement & Attractivité

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