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 171 reviews)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 84 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 69 reviews)); "Great team manager and colleagues" ((in 61 reviews)); "Everything has been brilliant so far manager has been lovely and c sence training has been great." ((in 54 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 56 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 35 reviews)); "• While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 15 reviews)); "Progression is awful" ((in 11 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

(1,612 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 1,612 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).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Mar 11, 2026

Review

Solar roof lead

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It has been a great experience so far learning something new and the oppourtunity to progress is always something good to look forward too.

Cons

The organisation side of things such as delivery orders and location of jobs seriously needs a big re-adjustment.

4.0

Mar 10, 2026

Salary

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good working environment, benefits and bonuses

Cons

Difficult to progress past a certain point

4.0

Mar 10, 2026

1 year anniversary

Plumber

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

You work with good people My manager looks after me

Cons

Work life balance Sometimes unrealistic targets

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Jobs at Octopus Energy

Digital Energy Specialist

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