Does Dollarama pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dollarama employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dollarama. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dollarama?

57% of Dollarama employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dollarama 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dollarama?

Cashier (305) , Store Associate (271) , Sales Associate (262) , Sales Associate/Cashier (130) , Assistant Team Leader (97) , Store Manager (93) , Associate (90) , Assistant Manager (80) , Key Holder (65) , Team Leader (42) , Keyholder (38) , Manager (35) , Retail Sales Associate (28) , Assistant Team Lead (25) , Merchandiser (23)

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

"The hours are flexible and convenient" ((in 114 reviews)); "Great people and great please to work" ((in 92 reviews)); "coworkers were nice and understanding" ((in 80 reviews)); "Flexible schedule and that's it" ((in 38 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 37 reviews))

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

"Low pay and a lot of things to do" ((in 153 reviews)); "Sometimes, managers and assistant managers request additional work." ((in 74 reviews)); "Low salary for you to take home" ((in 50 reviews)); "It's minimum wage and you're expected to multi" ((in 47 reviews)); "No training when i was hired as a cashier no training when i became key holder ." ((in 21 reviews))

What are employees saying about Dollarama layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Dollarama locations?

Toronto , Montreal , Ottawa , Calgary , Edmonton , Winnipeg , Vancouver , London , Mississauga , Brampton , Halifax , Hamilton , Scarborough , Windsor , Kitchener , Oshawa , Surrey , Burlington , Regina , Saskatoon , North York , Victoria , Markham , St. John's , Waterloo , Cambridge , Brantford , Peterborough , Ajax , Guelph

Dollarama reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(2,290 total reviews)

Larry Rossy

63% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Dollarama has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,290 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dollarama employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

5.0

Jun 22, 2026

Amazing work environment and easy to learn

Retail store associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

amazing work environment and easy to learn

Cons

No cons its a great starting job

5.0

Jun 7, 2026

Flexible hours and friendly coworkers, but low pay and stress

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, friendly coworkers, and a fast-paced environment that helps the day go by quickly. Good place to gain retail and customer service experience, especially for students or those looking for an entry-level position. Weekly pay and straightforward job duties are additional benefits.

Cons

Low pay, heavy workload, understaffing at times, physically demanding tasks, and limited hours for some part-time employees. Work can be stressful during peak periods due to the fast-paced retail environment.

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Supportive management but low pay and heavy workloads

Seasonal sales associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

fun workmates and management is good and supportive

Cons

minimum wage, under staffing and heavy workloads

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Jobs at Dollarama

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Amazing work environment and easy to learn

Flexible hours and friendly coworkers, but low pay and stress

Supportive management but low pay and heavy workloads

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