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 (655) , Electrician (71) , Team Leader (54) , Software Engineer (42) , Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (37) , Customer Service Representative (36) , Operations Manager (36) , Smart Meter Engineer (34) , Smart Tech Specialist (28) , Brand Ambassador (24) , 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)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 84 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 66 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 62 reviews)); "Good training and focus on your development" ((in 42 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 39 reviews)); "• While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 14 reviews)); "Unstructured, could be chaotic sometimes, senior management trying to do too many initiatives and ending up confusing and suffocating the juniors" ((in 7 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

(1,597 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 1,597 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

Nov 2, 2020

Love my job!

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

So much support and an incredible company culture. I can balance my family life whilst still being apart of the working world with my flexible working hours.

Cons

Plenty to learn and keep up on top of as processes change frequently but if you prepared to put in the effort and hard work this is not a problem.

4.0

Oct 26, 2020

Great company and great vibes

Field team member

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great community vibe, great benefits

Cons

Often have to work overtime without extra payment

5.0

Oct 9, 2020

Love it!

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Engaging and exciting company at the forefront of Green energy rollout. Proud to work here.

Cons

There is lots of information thrown at you, but this keeps you on your toes.

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Jobs at Octopus Energy

Digital Energy Specialist