Is Octopus Energy a good company to work for?

Octopus Energy has an overall rating of 4.4 out of 5, based on over 2,563 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 86% of employees would recommend working at Octopus Energy to a friend and 82% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Octopus Energy have been left by employees working as Operations Manager , Business energy helper and Roofer .

Does Octopus Energy pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Octopus Energy employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Octopus Energy. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Octopus Energy?

86% of Octopus Energy employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Octopus Energy 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Octopus Energy?

Energy Specialist (650) , Electrician (69) , Team Leader (54) , Software Engineer (42) , Dual Fuel Smart Meter Engineer (37) , Customer Service Representative (36) , Operations Manager (35) , Smart Meter Engineer (32) , Smart Tech Specialist (28) , Brand Ambassador (23) , Customer Service (23) , Sales Specialist (22) , Plumber (20) , Senior Software Engineer (19) , Credit Specialist (17)

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

"Great people and lots of areas to expand knowledge and find the right role for you" ((in 167 reviews)); "Nice colleagues work along side you" ((in 62 reviews)); "work life balance is good" ((in 61 reviews)); "The training is great" ((in 46 reviews)); "good benefits: company bike, lunch discount, MVG ticket" ((in 46 reviews))

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

"8. Pay is low for level and quantity of work required" ((in 54 reviews)); "Low salary but thats par for the course in what are called unskilled jobs within the UK." ((in 32 reviews)); "• While the company offers equity there are no bonuses." ((in 15 reviews)); "Little to no career progression :(" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about Octopus Energy layoffs in 2026?

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

What Octopus Energy locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Exeter , Hinckley , Nottingham , Cardiff , Slough , Bristol , Southampton , Plymouth , Sheffield , Glasgow

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4.4

86% would recommend to a friend

(2,053 total reviews)

Greg Jackson

95% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.6

Diversity & inclusion

4.5

Culture & values

4.3

Work/Life balance

4.2

Senior management

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Career opportunities

Octopus Energy has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,053 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Octopus Energy employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Energy, mining, utilities industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

Jun 7, 2026

Great remote environment with strong support

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Couldn’t ask for more, great environment, I work remotely and have been welcomed, supported and provided the necessary equipment and advise to do my job without any issues

Cons

No issues what so ever

5.0

Jun 5, 2026

Supportive culture with meaningful work and growth opportunities

Senior software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Octopus offers the rare combination of a purpose-driven mission and a deeply supportive culture. Every day, I get to collaborate with inspiring, talented people while doing work that has a tangible impact. Beyond the day-to-day work, leadership truly values my professional development by providing consistent opportunities to grow, all while prioritizing a healthy work-life balance that allows me to thrive both in and outside the office

Cons

There are no cons. None.

5.0

Jun 3, 2026

Welcoming environment for neurodivergent employees

Energy specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Superb place , very welcoming especially for me as a neurodivergent employee. Have never worked at a place that that treated that as a bonus not a problem. My last employer did

Cons

Not found any as yet

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