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 (652) , Electrician (70) , Team Leader (54) , Software Engineer (42) , Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (37) , Customer Service Representative (36) , Operations Manager (35) , Smart Meter Engineer (34) , Smart Tech Specialist (28) , Brand Ambassador (23) , 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 161 reviews)); "A great D&I and talent team !" ((in 85 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 61 reviews)); "Good training and focus on your development" ((in 48 reviews)); "good benefits and treats if you work from an office" ((in 46 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 54 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)); "Progression is awful" ((in 11 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.

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Octopus Energy reviews

4.8

97% would recommend to a friend

(1,591 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 1,591 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

1.0

Jun 2, 2026

Unsafe environment, toxic work culture, zero accountability

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid role with 3 office days

Cons

Predatory work environment. Numerous instances where staff have harassed people at work. Many grievances have been raised about an older man in the credit department Experienced staff get given more work No measures to check that lazy staff are accountable for what is expected of them Inconsistency from management Low pay Overtime expectations without additional pay A lot of the management do not possess the basic skills of the credit/energy specialist role Lack of support for parents Incompetent staff do not get disciplinary action due to a management avoidance of paperwork

Octopus Energy Response

Thank you for your review. We are saddened to read about your experience at the company. Please be assured that we take claims regarding workplace harassment and management inconsistency with the utmost seriousness. Additionally, your feedback regarding workload distribution, accountability, and support for working parents has been shared with our leadership team as we continuously look for ways to improve our operations and culture. We would welcome the opportunity to hear more about your specific insights. Please consider reaching out to myself Mike Cowlishaw (Head Of Operations) to speak in confidence.

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Free food and clean office, but salary inconsistencies

Smart tech specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of free food and clean office

Cons

Different salaries mentioned and wfh allowance

5.0

Jun 2, 2026

Supportive environment with room for growth

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Encouraged to be yourself, room for progression and development, support is always available. One big family.

Cons

Nothing to declare in this sections. Sorry not sorry

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