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 4.6 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 (659) , Electrician (74) , Team Leader (54) , Software Engineer (42) , 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)

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 168 reviews)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 91 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 60 reviews)); "good benefits and treats if you work from an office" ((in 50 reviews)); "Good training and focus on your development" ((in 45 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 34 reviews)); "• While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 15 reviews)); "Unstructured, could be chaotic sometimes, senior management trying to do too many initiatives and ending up confusing and suffocating the juniors" ((in 8 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.

What are the top reviewed Octopus Energy locations?

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

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Octopus Energy reviews

4.8

97% would recommend to a friend

(1,608 total reviews)

Giorgio Tomassetti

99% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.8

Culture & values

4.8

Diversity & inclusion

4.6

Work/Life balance

4.6

Senior management

4.6

Compensation and benefits

4.6

Career opportunities

Octopus Energy has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,608 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

Jan 14, 2022

Great place to work

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Excellent culture Focus on people and customer No micro management Treated like adults Focus on progressing people internally Loads of chances to develop and learn new things Growing company Great values

Cons

NONE!! They are a leader in this space and a great organisation to work for!

5.0

Jan 13, 2022

Amazing Company to work for

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great team atmosphere Real family feel to the work place Good Incentives

Cons

Can be a very busy fast paced enviroment!

5.0

Jan 13, 2022

Lives up to the hype

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly and supportive colleagues, working in a team with lots of collaboration. Progression that is in your hands and based on your interests and skills. Incentive and team challenges to motivate and encourage.

Cons

You can have difficult calls which are challenging but your are well supported.

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Jobs at Octopus Energy

Digital Energy Specialist

Team Leader Operations