Does Fred Meyer pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fred Meyer employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fred Meyer. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Fred Meyer?

43% of Fred Meyer employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Fred Meyer 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fred Meyer?

Cashier (235) , Grocery Clerk (156) , Produce Clerk (103) , Front End Cashier (85) , Deli Clerk (84) , Sales Associate (73) , Sales Associate/Cashier (56) , CCK Cashier (54) , Barista (50) , Courtesy Clerk (50) , Associate (41) , Pharmacy Technician (40) , Bakery Clerk (39) , Apparel Clerk (37) , Customer Service Representative (34)

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

"good benefits and able to work with others" ((in 308 reviews)); "The pay is good and it doesn't take too long to see a raise." ((in 302 reviews)); "Coworkers were nice and friendly." ((in 191 reviews)); "They have flexible hours which is great if you're a student and rely on part time hours." ((in 130 reviews)); "Flexible schedules and self scheduling" ((in 69 reviews))

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

"Bad management fire many associates for small mistakes unless they are friends with higher ups cut hour A lot hours all over the place" ((in 366 reviews)); "Good managers often get promoted and moved to other stores very quickly and replaced with incompetent people." ((in 144 reviews)); "Bad upper management, store managers only care about their bonuses and not their underlings" ((in 78 reviews)); "Pay no work life balance hate hate hate hate this company all manager will stab you in back just to look good" ((in 71 reviews)); "Training is generally put in the hands of individuals who simply have no training skills." ((in 55 reviews))

What are employees saying about Fred Meyer layoffs in 2026?

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

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Fred Meyer

Part of Kroger

Fred Meyer reviews

3.1

43% would recommend to a friend

(3,612 total reviews)

Joe Grieshaber

30% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Culture & values

2.5

Senior management

Fred Meyer has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 3,612 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Fred Meyer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Race / Ethnicity

Gender

Sexual orientation

Disability

Parent or family caregiver

Veteran status

Reviews by job title

4K reviews

3.0

Dec 3, 2025

Us vs. Them

Retail sales clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great teamwork across departments. Ability to laugh at the terrible. Department heads worked together for decades to create a livable experience for employees.

Cons

There was a lot of terrible. Cleaning up all sorts of things from the homeless, from drugs to bodily fluids to thawed fish found under pillows. Having to smell the drugs being smoked in the bathroom would leave me with headaches for the rest of the day. Employees were fired for confronting the homeless.

1.0

Nov 30, 2025

Good Luck.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Inclusive culture, discounts, health benefits

Cons

Hours are given on the front end by seniority, so if you are new good luck getting yours and your shifts will be random to cover gaps for employees with seniority. Extreme favoritism. Management at my store was caught illegally discounting each other's merchandise by 80 to 90 percent for years, yet lower employees are written up for calling out legitimately.

2.0

Nov 26, 2025

Decent Job, but Management Needs Improvement

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Working at Fred Meyer has some positives, like flexible scheduling, steady hours, and opportunities to move into different departments.

Cons

However, one of the biggest downsides is management. In some stores, the managers are not professional in the way they treat employees. Workers have reported that managers can be rude, dismissive, or disrespectful, especially when the store is busy or short-staffed. Instead of offering guidance or support, they may talk down to employees or ignore concerns, which creates a stressful and uncomfortable work environment. Communication can also feel inconsistent, leading to confusion and frustration.

Viewing 49 - 51 of 3,612 Reviews

Jobs at Fred Meyer