Does Applegreen pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Applegreen employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Applegreen. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Applegreen?

50% of Applegreen employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Applegreen 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Applegreen?

Sales Assistant (126) , Shop Assistant (44) , Assistant Manager (32) , Supervisor (31) , Site Manager (29) , Manager (27) , Sales Associate (25) , Store Manager (25) , Deli Assistant (24) , Cashier (22) , Shift Supervisor (17) , Retail Assistant (14) , Barista (13) , General Manager (13) , Sales Associate/Cashier (12)

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

"Staff are friendly and helpful" ((in 53 reviews)); "People are nice and easy to work with" ((in 48 reviews)); "Great opportunities to climb to ladder." ((in 21 reviews)); "Some good benefits." ((in 21 reviews)); "It consist of good and friendly colleagues." ((in 19 reviews))

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

"Poor management Used for contacts Poor communication Poor accountability" ((in 67 reviews)); "low pay but not a difficult job so fair." ((in 59 reviews)); "Long hours but that is typical of a GM" ((in 26 reviews)); "Bonus program for managers ate horrible." ((in 26 reviews)); "Minimum wage with no raise no matter how long you work there." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about Applegreen layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Applegreen layoffs and their outlook for job security at Applegreen in 2026.

What Applegreen locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Newbridge , Carlow , Wicklow , Waterford , Galway , Dublin

Applegreen reviews

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3.4

50% would recommend to a friend

(883 total reviews)

Bob Etchingham

71% approve of CEO

51% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.1

Senior management

3.1

Career opportunities

2.9

Compensation and benefits

Applegreen has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 883 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Applegreen employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

883 reviews

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Good part-time opportunity but seniority issues exist

Retail sales assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place for part time. Good Management.

Cons

Seniority complex among co workers.

5.0

May 6, 2026

Good

Retail assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good hours and friendly work environment

Cons

Despite the stability of a regular paycheck, job security is not guaranteed.

Applegreen Response

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5.0

Apr 21, 2026

Great Place to Work

Graduate accounting and finance

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good management - Early Careers team is very supportive. Professional Qualifications supported tuition, exam fees and study leave. Pay progression each year of programme until qualified. Good culture and work life balance.

Cons

None come to mind at this moment

Applegreen Response

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