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Trader Joe's is a grocery store chain. They sell groceries with a focus on organic, unique, and gourmet products.

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What’s the average pay for a crew member at Trader Joe's?

The average pay for a crew member at Trader Joe's is between $18.25 and $28.75 per hour.

The top paying employers for sales representatives are Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson and the United States Postal Service.

Last updated April 7, 2026

How we know this

Based on data from 204 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and April 2026.

More about pay at Trader Joe's

Who pays sales representatives the most?

Jobs at Trader Joe's

  1. New — Posted yesterday

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Los Altos, California, 94024, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Uninterrupted breaks
    • People enjoy this job
    • Learn new skills +6 more

  2. New — Posted yesterday

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Los Angeles, California, 91344, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Good employer
    • Great coworkers +6 more

  3. New — Posted 2 days ago

    Mate (Assistant Store Manager)

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $27.50-41.72 per hour
    Location Saugus, Massachusetts, 01906, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Great coworkers
    • Good training
    • Uninterrupted breaks +6 more

  4. New — Posted 2 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Portland, Maine, 04101, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Great coworkers
    • Uninterrupted breaks +6 more

  5. New — Posted 2 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Washington, 20015, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Good training
    • Great coworkers
    • Recommended by students +6 more

  6. New — Posted 2 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Los Angeles, California, 90064, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • People enjoy this job
    • Respectful managers +6 more

  7. New — Posted 2 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Fresno, California, 93720, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • People enjoy this job
    • Recommended by students
    • Learn new skills +6 more

  8. New — Posted 2 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location San Francisco, California, 94103, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Uninterrupted breaks
    • Learn new skills
    • Recommended by students +6 more

  9. Posted 3 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Pinecrest, 33156, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • People enjoy this job
    • Good employer
    • Great coworkers +6 more

  10. Posted 4 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Gainesville, Florida, 32608, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Learn new skills
    • Good employer
    • Good training +6 more

  11. Posted 4 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Corona, California, 92883, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Good employer
    • Good training
    • People enjoy this job +6 more

  12. Posted 4 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Burbank, California, 91502, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Learn new skills
    • Respectful managers
    • Great coworkers +6 more

  13. Posted 5 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Glenmont, New York, 12077, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • People enjoy this job
    • Uninterrupted breaks
    • Respectful managers +6 more

  14. Posted 5 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location El Cerrito, California, 94530, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Uninterrupted breaks
    • Good training +6 more

  15. Posted 5 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Pacific Grove, California, 93950, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by parents
    • Respectful managers
    • People enjoy this job +6 more

  16. Posted 5 days ago

    Mate (Assistant Store Manager)

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $27.50-41.72 per hour
    Location Glenmont, New York, 12077, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Learn new skills
    • Respectful managers
    • People enjoy this job +6 more

  17. Posted 5 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Coppell, Texas, 75019, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • People enjoy this job
    • Recommended by students
    • Good employer +6 more

  18. Posted 6 days ago

    Crew

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $17.45-25.43 per hour
    Location Woodmere, 44122, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Good employer
    • Uninterrupted breaks +6 more

  19. Posted 6 days ago

    Mate (Assistant Store Manager)

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $27.50-41.72 per hour
    Location West Hollywood, California, 90069, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by parents
    • Good training
    • Learn new skills +6 more

  20. Posted 6 days ago

    Mate (Assistant Store Manager)

    Trader Joe's

    8.7
    Pay Estimated pay: $27.50-41.72 per hour
    Location Los Angeles, California, 91602, United States
    Contract time Full time
    • Recommended by students
    • Learn new skills
    • Great coworkers +6 more

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What are sales representatives saying about pay at Trader Joe's?

  • Best thing

    It's easy

    Worst thing

    Low pay not a challenge

    8.1

    Crew member at Trader Joe's, June 2025

  • Best thing

    A large variety of tasks to choose from

    Worst thing

    Lack of pay and rude customers

    7.3

    Crew member at Trader Joe's, May 2025

  • Best thing

    Pay and coworkers are really nice

    Worst thing

    Management 10000%

    3.5

    Crew member at Trader Joe's, February 2025

  • Best thing

    I get paid really well to work at a grocery store.

    Worst thing

    The bullying, sexual harassment, total lack of communication from leadership, retaliation if you have disciplinary action, no development, total lack of empathy, unsafe work practices, they pay out hush money to prevent class action lawsuits, play favoritism.

    4.1

    Crew member at Trader Joe's, February 2025

  • Best thing

    Great pay, great benefits, fun environment

    Worst thing

    Management miscommunication

    9.9

    Crew member at Trader Joe's, January 2025

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