Does Kmart pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kmart employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kmart. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kmart?

56% of Kmart employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kmart 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kmart?

Cashier (859) , Sales Associate (322) , Sales Associate/Cashier (251) , Front End Cashier (147) , Hardlines Merchandiser (129) , Customer Service Representative (112) , Store Manager (109) , Assistant Store Manager (84) , Customer Service (71) , Electronics Sales Associate (67) , Customer Service Associate (59) , Assistant Manager (54) , Retail Assistant (54) , Stocker (48) , Manager (46)

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

"The "grunts" of the store were great people and im still friends with to this day." ((in 446 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and helpful" ((in 291 reviews)); "Frindly coworkers and flexible hours" ((in 282 reviews)); "Flexible schedules due to the fact that they do not give many hours to anyone." ((in 159 reviews)); "The employees who have been there since the 'glory days' of Kmart are friendly and very helpful." ((in 98 reviews))

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

"The pay is low and there are some that shouldn't be working there if they don't pull their own weight." ((in 651 reviews)); "Bad Management and HR" ((in 597 reviews)); "The managers were rude and made up dumb rules to try to save the failing store." ((in 253 reviews)); "No raises and they don't seem to care about keeping good help by giving raises to feel appreciated" ((in 131 reviews)); "Work is often needed in other departments of the store for which you have no training whatsoever" ((in 121 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kmart layoffs in 2026?

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

Kmart reviews

3.6

56% would recommend to a friend

(6,691 total reviews)

Edward S. Lampert

58% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

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Kmart has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,691 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kmart 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).

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2.0

Aug 11, 2016

no reward for working beyond call

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

If Kmart is located conveniently for you, you have very thick skin, don't mind working extremely hard with little to no recognition, and/or you are looking for a job that may end at any time, this may be the job for you.

Cons

Very little to no job security due to the high stakes game being played by upper management; store closings are imminent, and the remaining DMs are kept due to willingness to create high pressure situations in which daily threats of subordinates is expected and rewarded. Willingness to terminate employment of employees based on manufactured reasons, on demand by upper management, is also rewarded.

5.0

Aug 7, 2016

sales associate

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I can work by myself and with others

Cons

I have to get used to being on my feet all day

4.0

Aug 2, 2016

Low pay for low stress

Softlines associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Very laid-back and low-stress environment. The managers were very chill, and it felt more like a family than a workplace. I had 7 shifts completely dedicated to training, and although most of the training was in areas I didn't really need to know (i.e. cash register), it was the most training I've ever had at a retail job.

Cons

2 shifts per week, low pay, you're either bored or swamped (no in-between), some rude coworkers and customers. Also, having to ring people out at the jewelry counter. I was never trained on jewelry and had no idea how to answer their questions. "Is this an 18 karat gold ring with a ruby set in emerald?" Your guess is as good as mine, I don't know.

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