Does Octopus Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Octopus Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Octopus Energy. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Octopus Energy?

97% of Octopus Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Octopus Energy 4.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.8 for culture and values and 4.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octopus Energy?

Energy Specialist (652) , Electrician (70) , Team Leader (54) , Software Engineer (42) , Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (37) , Customer Service Representative (36) , Operations Manager (35) , Smart Meter Engineer (34) , Smart Tech Specialist (28) , Brand Ambassador (23) , Customer Service (23) , Senior Software Engineer (23) , Sales Specialist (22) , Plumber (20) , Credit Specialist (17)

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

"Great people and lots of areas to expand knowledge and find the right role for you" ((in 161 reviews)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 85 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good training and focus on your development" ((in 48 reviews)); "good benefits and treats if you work from an office" ((in 46 reviews))

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

"8. Pay is low for level and quantity of work required" ((in 54 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 36 reviews)); "• While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 15 reviews)); "Progression is awful" ((in 11 reviews))

What are employees saying about Octopus Energy layoffs in 2026?

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

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Octopus Energy reviews

4.8

97% would recommend to a friend

(1,591 total reviews)

Giorgio Tomassetti

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Culture & values

4.8

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Senior management

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.6

Career opportunities

4.5

Work/Life balance

Octopus Energy has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,591 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Octopus Energy employee rating is 36% above average for employers within the Energia, estrazione mineraria, servizi di pubblica utilità industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

May 27, 2026

Supportive environment makes it great for first job

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

everyone is so kind and helpful, never feel small or stupid. really good as a first office job too

Cons

cant think of any, really enjoy working here.

Octopus Energy Response

Hi there, Thanks for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback we really appreciate you doing this! I'm delighted to read that you're enjoying the job so far and that you're finding the environment to be kind and helpful as that's everything we're striving for here! Best wishes, Lynne Higgins Head of Operations Octopus Energy

5.0

May 26, 2026

Great work-life balance and caring leadership

Field service engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fantastic place to work now - some real work has gone into making the field team feeling included and heard. Could still pay us more but actually the work life balance, genuine care and leaders you get here is so much better than other places i have worked.

Cons

review cost of living more often

5.0

May 25, 2026

Great training and supportive people make a difference

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great training Great people. Great help when needed

Cons

Struggling to think. Can't think of any major lapses.

Octopus Energy Response

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are absolutely thrilled to read your 5-star review. Hearing that you've experienced great training and feel supported by great people is exactly what we strive for, especially during your first year as an Energy Specialist. Our frontline teams are the heart of everything Octopus, and we know that delivering outrageously good customer service starts with making sure our people have the tools and support they need to thrive. We love your advice to continue doing what you're doing, and we promise to keep pushing the boundaries to make Octopus an amazing place to work. Welcome to the team, and thank you for everything you do for our customers in Brighton!

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