Does Target pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Target employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Target. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Target?

57% of Target employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Target 3.3 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 Target?

Cashier (6559) , Sales Associate (3575) , Sales Floor Team Member (2262) , Sales Associate/Cashier (2091) , Guest Advocate (1932) , Team Leader (1378) , Style Consultant (1356) , Executive Team Leader (1343) , Barista (1317) , General Merchandise Expert (1223) , Fulfillment Associate (1028) , Fulfillment Expert (938) , Team Member (873) , Retail Sales Associate (832) , Warehouse Worker (747)

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

"Good pay but not worth the time and energy you must put in to get the job done" ((in 9514 reviews)); "A lot of the other team members are really great people and fun to work with." ((in 4665 reviews)); "Benefits are good; you can elect benefits for self and family if you average 32 hours per week; part" ((in 3850 reviews)); "I stayed because coworkers were lovely and they were great about working around my classes." ((in 3749 reviews)); "Discount and flexible hours were a plus but you have to give over 2 weeks in advance" ((in 3328 reviews))

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

"You also have to deal with people who don't pull their own weight and poor management." ((in 6748 reviews)); "Target went through a string of bad managers while I worked there but those two were the worst." ((in 2119 reviews)); "Also plan on working constantly because everything is a priority and there's no work life balance." ((in 1972 reviews)); "Marketing not a respected or invested in department with no training or development and limited to no advancement" ((in 930 reviews)); "So much favoritism happening around the managers and they screw up the careers of employees for their benefits." ((in 809 reviews))

What are employees saying about Target layoffs in 2026?

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

Target reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(94,110 total reviews)

Michael Fiddelke

47% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Culture & values

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.3

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Senior management

Target has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 94,110 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Target 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

94K reviews

3.0

Oct 12, 2008

Intense and innovative environment...not for everyone.

Buyer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Innovative retailer at an interesting point in its trajectory

Cons

Very intense, political environment that can be hard for some to deal with.

2.0

Oct 10, 2008

Don't plan to stay for long

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Target is a good starter company for first time workers, it provides a oppertunity to learn various aspects of the retail industry since you are able to move positions rather easily. The benefits are among the best I have seen within competing companys which is one of the major reasons I have stayed as long as I have. As a new employee every one is very friendly and they have a fairly indepth training process which is looked at with respect from other companies when your prepared to leave. It is a good job for those with children and they are willing to work around schedules.

Cons

Once abord with the company you begin to see the truth behind the mask, the company is deathly affraid of offending certian minoritys (one in perticular) and goes out of its way to cater to them to the point of making everyone else feel uncomfortable. The company has dramaticly cut senior positions within stores and the few that are remaining are nearly impossable to get. Only those people who walk in the door with a yes sir attitude have a chance to further their carriers, this requires you to put blinders on and completly ignore the truth about whats going on. Management continualy makes promises the cannot keep and then denies that the made them.

2.0

Oct 9, 2008

Ok for a high school job, but it gets old after you realize how the company is run.

Dairy

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It is an easy job for the most part. I would recommend it for anyone in high school or college. Hours are flexible and the pay is decent if you're young.

Cons

The management does not listen to front line employees who KNOW what's happening in the store. Front line employees, most often, could make better, more informed decisions on how to run the store. I was also talked down to even though I was at least 6 months senior to my supervisor, who was ill-equipped and unfit to even roam the store.

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Jobs at Target

Seasonal: Guest Advocate (Cashier), General Merchandise, Fulfillment, Food & Beverage, Front of Store Attendant (Cart Attendant), Style, Inbound (Stocking) (T1342)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1330)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1822)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T3395)

Overnight Inbound (Stocking) (T1849)

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Intense and innovative environment...not for everyone.

Don't plan to stay for long

Ok for a high school job, but it gets old after you realize how the company is run.

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