Does Kmart pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kmart employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kmart. This rating has improved by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kmart?

53% 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, 3.3 for culture and values and 3.2 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 447 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and helpful" ((in 292 reviews)); "Frindly coworkers and flexible hours" ((in 279 reviews)); "Flexible schedules due to the fact that they do not give many hours to anyone." ((in 135 reviews)); "The employees who have been there since the 'glory days' of Kmart are friendly and very helpful." ((in 100 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 641 reviews)); "Poor management made shifts disorganized and stressful" ((in 593 reviews)); "The managers were rude and made up dumb rules to try to save the failing store." ((in 257 reviews)); "No raises and they don't seem to care about keeping good help by giving raises to feel appreciated" ((in 133 reviews)); "Sups make 50 cents above minimum wage but aren't compensated when wage goes up." ((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

53% would recommend to a friend

(6,692 total reviews)

Edward S. Lampert

58% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Kmart has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,692 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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7K reviews

1.0

Dec 21, 2012

Too many demands, no incentive

Softlines associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

- A diverse group of workers

Cons

- Minimum wage is paid to almost all workers - "Wage Freeze" prevents raises, year after year - No incentive - Morale has dramatically decreased - No room for advancement - Hours are sparse, especially from January to March when some only receive 4 hours per week - Scheduling issues leave gaps, requiring one employee to do the jobs of at least three - The discount (10%, or 20% off clothing) is only valid on regular-priced merchandise, rendering it almost useless.

1.0

Dec 19, 2012

Terrible management, abhorrent customers and no room for promotion or raise.

Front end cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

During the holidays provide employees with food, and cake for the employees' birthdays. Some individuals in management are personable, however are not receptive to the welfare of the employee.

Cons

No room for a promotion or a raise. Those who have worked at kmart for 5+ years makes the same amount as those newly hired or 5 cents morel. Those who made above minimum wage were let go when the economy turned. Future at Kmart is bleak. Only have one or two cashiers during rush hour and if ask for back up will be ignored by management.

3.0

Dec 19, 2012

The Kmart corporation doesn't care for their employees.

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

10% discount It's easy to get a job there. Some of the low level employees are nice. At my particular store there is good management.

Cons

The corporate policies are unethical. If you are sick for any reason you need a doctors note and working at Kmart means you most likely can't afford to go to the doctor. Sears credit cards are a scam Depending on the Kmart you work at, you could get fired for having an emergency and not being able to show up. It's retail, you work inconvenient hours, you can plan on missing time with your families for all major holidays except Christmas. Benefits are a joke because they will not pay you enough to get them. They expect you to sell Sears Credit Cards which customers do not want and ask a lot of questions.

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Too many demands, no incentive

Terrible management, abhorrent customers and no room for promotion or raise.

The Kmart corporation doesn't care for their employees.

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