Does Primark pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Primark employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Primark. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Primark?

65% of Primark employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Primark 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Primark?

Retail Assistant (3714) , Sales Assistant (1910) , Sales Associate (867) , Retail Sales Associate (539) , Retail Sales Assistant (536) , Customer Assistant (275) , Supervisor (242) , Retail Assistant- Sales Floor (222) , Vendeur Polyvalent (175) , Retail Operative (149) , Customer Service (147) , Department Manager (136) , Shop Assistant (132) , Team Manager (127) , Vendeur (125)

What are the pros of working at Primark according to real employee reviews?

"> Good pay for under 18s especially when compared to many other jobs for under 18s" ((in 1486 reviews)); "other staff are friendly and welcoming" ((in 766 reviews)); "Lots of overtime so if need more money it's easy and nice people however managers can be rude due to entitlement" ((in 600 reviews)); "Colleagues are friendly and helpful" ((in 559 reviews)); "Good for experience and a first job didnt stick around for too long as i found better salaries elsewhere but not bad" ((in 220 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Primark according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and sometimes treat you as if you are a cog in the machine rather then a member of the team." ((in 988 reviews)); "Most of the managers are rude and make the work environment toxic as I was crying after each shift from the abuse they gave me." ((in 784 reviews)); "Can be long hours and very busy" ((in 402 reviews)); "No benefits and sometimes chaotic environment" ((in 180 reviews)); "supervisors were rude and unhelpful" ((in 161 reviews))

What are employees saying about Primark layoffs in 2026?

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What are the top reviewed Primark locations?

Roma , Milano , Arese , Verona , Bologna , Brescia , Firenze , Campi Bisenzio , Torino , Catania , Rozzano , Marcianise , Chieti , Grugliasco , Venezia , Casalecchio di Reno , Roncadelle , Napoli , Casamassima , Salerno , Caserta , Prato , Livorno , Biella , Genova , Palermo , Pontecagnano , Itala , Padova , Bergamo

Primark reviews

3.5

65% would recommend to a friend

(12,203 total reviews)

Eoin Tonge

61% approve of CEO

46% positive business outlook

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Primark has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 12,203 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Primark employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Vendita al dettaglio e all'ingrosso industry (3.5 stars).

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12K reviews

3.0

Jul 20, 2016

The back of house is done in style

Sales assistant

Recommend

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Pros

The break rooms are so spacious and cozy here, free WiFi, pay is alright(but taxes jeez), managers here are alright as long as your competent and efficient.

Cons

The store is big so be ready to walk, Walk, WALK. it's always staffed (at least here) so it's constant work to be done but not over whelming as other stores. NO CENTRAL MUSIC PLAYING IN THE STORES. sometimes it feels as though what your about to do someone else is about to do so there's a small lack of communication as certain people have walkies (if you don't prepare to walk, walk, walk looking for the person your looking for)

5.0

Jul 19, 2016

Retail Assisstant

Retail assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Reasonable salary, comparatively within retail. Great workmates.

Cons

Seem to be employing promotional posts from outside the company personnel.

2.0

Jul 17, 2016

Sales assistant

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-friendly staff -that's the only pro

Cons

-crap pay -horrible management -unreasonable customers -no employee discounts -bad working conditions -dirty store

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