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 been stable over the past 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 (858) , 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 437 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and helpful" ((in 300 reviews)); "Frindly coworkers and flexible hours" ((in 278 reviews)); "Flexible schedules due to the fact that they do not give many hours to anyone." ((in 141 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?

"Pay is low but will easily get you up to a supervisory position where you can still gain experience." ((in 640 reviews)); "Bad Management and HR" ((in 584 reviews)); "The managers were rude and made up dumb rules to try to save the failing store." ((in 260 reviews)); "No raises and they don't seem to care about keeping good help by giving raises to feel appreciated" ((in 138 reviews)); "Sups make 50 cents above minimum wage but aren't compensated when wage goes up." ((in 125 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

(6,688 total reviews)

Edward S. Lampert

58% approve of CEO

55% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Kmart has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,688 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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Reviews by job title

7K reviews

2.0

Oct 1, 2011

Stepping Stone

Loss prevention manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kmart is a place to get your first experience in Loss Prevention. Get the experience and title and immediately get out of there. Kmart is always hiring as turnover is horrible and constant.

Cons

Compared to many other companies, its Loss Prevention program is a joke and it is quickly fading. Loss Prevention Manager are treated like dirt by their District Managers and get little respect from associates and other managers especially store manager. The pay is a joke!!!! Very low pay with very little potential for raises and other compensation. The loss prevention manager position is slowly being eliminated. It is almost totally eliminated being replaced by hourly loss prevention leads which get paid less than half the salary but pressured and held accountable for the same workload. Loss prevention can be fired for anything at anytime. If you can avoid this company, do it. If you cant, get the job, learn the job, get experience and get the heck out quickly.

4.0

Oct 1, 2011

Overall working at Kmart is rewarding. I like people and challenges, so it suits me!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I'm a single parent and flexibility in my work hours is important at times. When I've needed a day off, Kmart works with me.

Cons

Overtime is not allowed & there is a wage freeze. As a single parent, this is devastating. Everyday expenses have increased, yet I'm making the same amount as three years ago. There are times people won't come in to work and if allowed, I would gladly pick up those "extra" hours, but it isn't allowed because of OT.

3.0

Sep 24, 2011

Kmart is a wonderful, family place to work.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Associates become part of a family. We feel as if leaving the company would be like leaving family and friends.

Cons

Management Team does not give positive feedback enough. The main time you hear anything regarding your job is when you are being yelled at. This happens in front of other employees and customers rather in a private setting.

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