Question 1

Does Octopus Energy pay their employees well?

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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.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Octopus Energy?

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

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octopus Energy?

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Energy Specialist (661), Electrician (76), Team Leader (55), Software Engineer (44), Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (37), Customer Service Representative (36), Operations Manager (36), Smart Meter Engineer (35), Smart Tech Specialist (28), Brand Ambassador (24), Customer Service (23), Senior Software Engineer (23), Sales Specialist (22), Plumber (21), Credit Specialist (18)

Question 4

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

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"Great people and lots of areas to expand knowledge and find the right role for you" ((in 173 reviews)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 87 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 68 reviews)); "Good work life balance in general" ((in 66 reviews)); "Training is good everybody's really friendly" ((in 50 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"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)); "‘Opportunities’ for progression decided entirely by who your direct manager likes the most, but of course any extra responsibilities done after work anyway." ((in 30 reviews)); "•	While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 13 reviews)); "Progression is awful" ((in 9 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Octopus Energy layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 7

What are the top reviewed Octopus Energy locations?

Accepted Answer

Ascoli Piceno, Ancarano, Roma, Milano, San Benedetto del Tronto, Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata

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