Trader Joe’s is my happy place—no joke. Their frozen food aisle…I mean, just thinking about it gets me pumped for next week’s haul. OH, and that cauliflower gnocchi?! I swear, Trader Joe’s has made me a budget-friendly chef.
And while I know that TJ's is friendly to my wallet, I couldn’t help but wonder how friendly they are when it comes to compensating their employees. According to a report from Business Insider, it turns out that the grocery store treats their workers pretty well.
With approximately 488 stores across the country, the wages differ depending on location, but across the board it seems like a pretty well-liked work environment. Glassdoor self reports indicate that 84% of people would recommend working at Trader Joe’s to a friend. Hey, employees do get 10% off of groceries. Think of all the caulignocchi…
In a statement to Business Insider, a Trader Joe’s representative said, “In general, we offer above minimum wage.” And, according to the website, workers have the possibility of getting a 7-10% raise each year, are eligible for PTO, and a solid healthcare plan.
A deep dive into PayScale and Glassdoor reveals some conflicting info when it comes to salary estimates, but read on for an overview.
Trader Joe’s mates (the people that walk around and assist you) can take in anywhere from $18 to $30 per hour, depending on location. Store captains on the other hand, who are considered managers, make anywhere from $88,086 to $111,767 annually according to PayScale and Glassdoor respectively.
The website indicates that crew members will make anywhere from $11 to $20 an hour, depending on location. PayScale and Glassdoor report that average salary is around $14 or $15 per hour.
