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 (660) , 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 164 reviews)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 91 reviews)); "Good work life balance here" ((in 69 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 64 reviews)); "good management here and wise one" ((in 58 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 58 reviews)); "Inadequate training caused a lot of work" ((in 43 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 15 reviews)); "Little to no career progression :(" ((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

Octopus Energy reviews

4.8

97% would recommend to a friend

(1,613 total reviews)

Giorgio Tomassetti

99% approve of CEO

92% positive business outlook

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Octopus Energy has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,613 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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2K reviews

5.0

Mar 29, 2026

Perfect job

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Family life balance - Hours - We're looked after - Team work

Cons

The pressure can feel a lot sometimes

5.0

Mar 28, 2026

Growing place to work with a great team!

Operations manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, good culture, work from home options, great career progression opportunities.

Cons

Like some other start up style companies there is a "build the plane while flying" approach which can be stressful.

5.0

Mar 26, 2026

Smooth Onboarding and Supportive Team

Sales specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great onboarding experience Really positive experience joining Octopus Energy. The recruitment and onboarding process has been smooth, well-organised, and supportive throughout. Lucy Gregory has been very helpful and responsive, making everything easy and straightforward. The training has also been great, well-structured and engaging, with Martin Young doing an excellent job. Looking forward to growing with the company!

Cons

Not any really ! !

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