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 157 reviews)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 84 reviews)); "Good work life balance here" ((in 66 reviews)); "good management here and wise one" ((in 63 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 62 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 14 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 13, 2026

Great culture and work-life balance, but demanding changes

Customer operations specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working for Octopus has been a delight, highly recommend to anyone looking for a great culture and work life balance

Cons

Very few, however the speed at which the role can change can be demanding

5.0

May 13, 2026

Spread Octopus Tentacles Everywhere!!!

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The Pros, where do I even start? 1. Great company culture. 2. Loads of food and snacks, especially from different cultures. 3. Great work events and offsites 4. Loads of autonomy 5. Great work-life balance 6. Loads of opportunities for career growth. 7. Loads of opportunities for personal development. 8. Great working environment. 9. Good benefits There's so much I could say but you as the reader are probably sold. I'll say come and join so you can enjoy as well. Since joining Octopus after being made redundant, I have never enjoyed working as much as I do now. I feel like I am part of a family instead of just a normal 9 to 5. The more I get involved, the more I immersed I feel and I feel part of a family making a difference in the world. Since joining I have felt a massive increase in productivity, knowledge and confidence. So I am super happy being part of the Constantine Family.

Cons

I don't have an cons funnily enough.

5.0

May 12, 2026

Strong leadership excellent company

Energy advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance, fantastic leadership and managers, opportunities to grow and develop within the company.

Cons

Pension package could be improved especially to encourage the young employees to save for the future.

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