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Working at Safeway

Zippia Score 4.5

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Safeway Overview

Industry
Retail/Grocery
Revenue
$36.3B
Headquarters
Employees
250,001
Founded In
1915
Website
Organization Type
Public
CEO
Robert Miller
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Safeway is a retail company focusing on grocery sales, health and nutrition information, and meal ideas. Founded in 1915, Safeway has grown to be an industry leader with over 250,000 employees and an annual revenue of $71.9 billion. The company offers a diverse range of products, including major brands and high-quality private label items.

Under the leadership of CEO Robert Miller, Safeway continues to adapt to changing consumer needs. The company embraces a diverse workforce, with 48.7% female and 41.8% ethnic minorities among its employees. Safeway's commitment to its staff has resulted in great employee retention, with an average tenure of 4.2 years. With competitive salaries and a strong dedication to customer service, Safeway remains a key player in the retail industry.

Safeway's Mission Statement

We earn the loyalty of the people we serve by first anticipating, then fulfilling their needs with our superior-quality products, a unique shopping experience, customer-focused service and continuous innovation, while generating long-term profitable growth for our shareholders.

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Safeway employee reviews

Safeway employee reviews
3.3/5

Based On 57 Ratings

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A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2025
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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2024
Pros of working at Safeway

Decent wage

Cons of working at Safeway

Management or corporate does not care about their employees. Hire ups make millions and the bosses are cutting employees hours. Managers don't know how to speak or deal with their employees. You give your best to a company and they treat you like your not worth anything. I don't see it changing now or in the future

Safeway Benefits

None

How would you improve Safeway's culture?

Treating the employees better and give them what they are worth

What do you like best about Safeway's CEO and the leadership team?

Nothing

How did you prepare for the Safeway interview?

Had to go there 3 times just to speak to the hiring manager, not much preparation since she didn't ask me many questions

How does your compensation at Safeway compare to the industry average?

Okay

What's the diversity at Safeway like?

Okay

What brings you the most joy at Safeway?

Right now nothing since the management don't care about their employees

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2024
Pros of working at Safeway

Employee Discounts: Many employees enjoy discounts on groceries, which can be a significant benefit. Flexible Scheduling: Safeway often provides flexible hours, which can be beneficial for students or those with other commitments. Job Security: As a large, established company, Safeway can offer a sense of job security. Benefits: Full-time employees often receive benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. Career Advancement: There are opportunities for career growth and promotions within the company. Training and Development: Safeway often provides training programs that can help employees develop new skills. Employee Community: Working at a large company can provide a sense of community and teamwork among employees.

Cons of working at Safeway

Demanding Work: The job can be physically demanding, involving long hours of standing and heavy lifting. Work-Life Balance: Depending on the position and location, employees may need to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Pay: The pay may be considered low for entry-level positions, especially when compared to the cost of living in some areas. High Turnover: Retail environments often experience high employee turnover, which can affect team dynamics and workload. Customer Service Challenges: Dealing with difficult customers and complaints can be stressful. Limited Full-Time Positions: Many positions may be part-time, which can limit access to benefits and job stability.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2024
Pros of working at Safeway

Benefits, actual open doors , promotion

Cons of working at Safeway

It's a lot of work , expectations are high the people who worked there the longest have the easy way

Safeway Benefits

Health benefits, payroll

What do you like best about Safeway's CEO and the leadership team?

They have many many people delegating

How would you improve Safeway's culture?

Team chemistry

How did you prepare for the Safeway interview?

Acing my people skills

How does your compensation at Safeway compare to the industry average?

Not much , it's pays very well

What's the diversity at Safeway like?

It's very protective of their employees that have worked there the longest

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Safeway

Depends on the Safeway you are working at . Benefits, discounts on movies , heritage park , west Ed mall if your a SEA member which is only 50 cents off each 2 week pay . You get 10 percent off everything up too 150 per week .

Cons of working at Safeway

Hours are horrible as you are only ever part time . They definitely puck favorites . Lots if gossip abd drama abd full timers dint want to work abd everyone things they are your boss . Treat new comers badly as they want to get away with horrible habits .

Safeway Benefits

Can't think of any besides I am used to it and it's a steady income atm .

What do you like best about Safeway's CEO and the leadership team?

Not sure at all

How would you improve Safeway's culture?

Where do I start . Sooooo much fr one everyone regardless of time there would be treated equal.

How did you prepare for the Safeway interview?

Basically be available for all over the map shifts and 4 hour shifts that make no sense and all Iver the place days nights afternoons it's really bad schedules....it's what best suits the full timers

How does your compensation at Safeway compare to the industry average?

Horrible

What's the diversity at Safeway like?

Horrible

What brings you the most joy at Safeway?

Not alot these days besides I enjoy the customers and conversations we have other than that as far as people keep to yourself .

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Safeway

None

Cons of working at Safeway

They do not follow their valus, mission, or union rules....it's all ambiguous. Very pitiful place....."white boys club"

Safeway Benefits

I have insurance.

What do you like best about Safeway's CEO and the leadership team?

Nothing because they don't care about retaining employees, don't offer any training or advancement. The leadership team have no communication skills; extremely inadequate people....

How would you improve Safeway's culture?

They need to start from scratch; rebuild,rehire, retrain everyone from top to bottom......need to CARE about elevating employees especially women and people of color!

How did you prepare for the Safeway interview?

I didn't because I was already over qualified for the job....interview was 4 questions of why I would be good for the position. Really! I took the job because I was relearning to walkvafter an accident.

How does your compensation at Safeway compare to the industry average?

Very low

What's the diversity at Safeway like?

Yes

What brings you the most joy at Safeway?

Nothing. There is so much gossip, drama, laziness and no one solving workplace issues it's miserable and painful to go to work.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2024
Pros of working at Safeway

close to my house

Cons of working at Safeway

management is not trained how to manage. lets just say common sense is not common in management

Safeway Benefits

we are a union so managers can't really do anything to the employees

What do you like best about Safeway's CEO and the leadership team?

nothing, he made over 17 million dollars last year and i cant pay my bills working just at safeway

How would you improve Safeway's culture?

pay people better

How did you prepare for the Safeway interview?

smoked a joint and went in.

How does your compensation at Safeway compare to the industry average?

i dont know what the average is

What's the diversity at Safeway like?

terrible. nobody speeks english in the stores now

What brings you the most joy at Safeway?

going home

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2023
Pros of working at Safeway

Close to home. Part time. Somewhat independent as a personal shopper.

Cons of working at Safeway

Employees mostly seem down. Not happy. They express dissatisfaction with store director and are often overworked.

Safeway Benefits

Union. Paid leave.

What do you like best about Safeway's CEO and the leadership team?

It varies by director.

How would you improve Safeway's culture?

By reaching out to its employees and valuing their time. Appreciation goes a long way.

How did you prepare for the Safeway interview?

Just filled out the application and shared my work history in person as well.

How does your compensation at Safeway compare to the industry average?

comparable

What's the diversity at Safeway like?

Somewhat bothered. We don’t live in a diverse area. And we do hire disabled individuals. While I think that’s great, it doesn’t help when it comes to detailed needs.

What brings you the most joy at Safeway?

The fact that I’m doing a great job. I’m happy. And most of the people. And I love to shop.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Safeway

Meeting all kinds of people from different walks of life and interacting with the public

Cons of working at Safeway

Take home page is not working to work

Safeway Benefits

Don't know

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Safeway

The diversity of foods is what I like most about working at Safeway.

Cons of working at Safeway

I don't like unsafe lifting practices and stressed out co-workers.

Safeway Benefits

Comfortable chairs in the break room.

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The team at Safeway

  • The founders of Safeway is Marion Skaggs.
  • The key people at Safeway are Robert Miller and Marion Skaggs.
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Safeway Rankings

Safeway is ranked #12 on the Best Retail Companies to Work For in America list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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Safeway salaries

9.4
Salary Score
The average a Safeway salary in the United States is $32,976 per year. Safeway employees in the top 10 percent can make over $39,000 per year, while Safeway employees at the bottom 10 percent earn less than $27,000 per year.
Average Safeway Salary
$15.85
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$32,976 yearly
Updated March 14, 2024

And if you're looking for a job, here are the top jobs Safeway is hiring right now:

  1. Staff Pharmacist
  2. Assistant Store Manager
  3. Delivery Driver
  4. Assistant Manager
  5. Bookkeeper

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Safeway diversity

10.0
Diversity Score
We calculated Safeway’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Safeway’s workforce.
Safeway diversity summary. Zippia estimates Safeway's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Safeway's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Safeway's workforce.
  • Safeway has 250,001 employees.
  • 49% of Safeway employees are women, while 51% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at Safeway is White (58%).
  • 20% of Safeway employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 9% of Safeway employees are Black or African American.
  • The average employee at Safeway makes $32,976 per year.
  • Safeway employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
  • Employees at Safeway stay with the company for 4.2 years on average.
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Safeway is headquartered in Pleasanton, CA

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Safeway Financial Performance

9.9
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Safeway annual revenue

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Highest paying Safeway competitors

Compare Safeway salaries to competitors, including City Market, Hannaford Supermarkets, and The Fresh Market. Employees at City Market earn the highest average yearly salary of $35,137. The salaries at Hannaford Supermarkets average $33,711 per year, and the salaries at The Fresh Market come in at $33,469 per year.

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