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 (33) , 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 162 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 59 reviews)); "Good training and focus on your development" ((in 54 reviews)); "good benefits and treats if you work from an office" ((in 45 reviews)); "Good work environment" ((in 36 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 59 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 37 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

(1,590 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 1,590 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

Jun 10, 2026

Great company

Smart meter engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

This company looks after you.

Cons

Not enough development for older engineers. Even know we have the experience.

5.0

Jun 9, 2026

7 years and counting!

Talent acquisition

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you want to join somewhere with a super big appetite for innovation and doing the right thing by customers, octopus is definitely the place for you! The culture really is like no other. Every day I speak to genuinely passionate people with great ideas that they are empowered to explore.

Cons

Lots of autonomy and ownership, which is great for self-starters. There can be less structure than in more traditional organisations, so you need to be comfortable taking initiative and shaping your own path.

5.0

Jun 9, 2026

It really is as great as everyone says it is!!

Data analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Octopus genuinely is the best place to work. There is a magic here that's hard to believe until you're in it. It can feel a bit scary at first because you're plunged into a world where you're surrounded by extraordinary talent, but you soon realise that it's a safe place to try things, get them wrong, and learn from them. There's a lot of dedication to serious work being done but equally a lot of time for a good laugh, especially during our Friday Family Dinner sessions. I believe in the mission and I believe the CEO truly wants to make a positive impact on our planet and the people in it. It's a blessing to be part of a company that you're proud to represent

Cons

The "flexible" working approach doesn't quite reach all teams equally. It's all there on paper but practically it can be hard to feel comfortable applying it when your department generally don't approach it that way, it still feels a bit awkward and as though it's not actually the done thing if you want to be seen to be working hard.

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