Does Kroger pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kroger employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kroger. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kroger?

42% of Kroger employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kroger 2.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 2.9 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kroger?

Cashier (1982) , Pharmacy Technician (773) , Courtesy Clerk (677) , Deli Clerk (622) , Front End Cashier (534) , Produce Clerk (511) , Courtesy Clerk/Bagger (468) , Sales Associate/Cashier (433) , Grocery Clerk (419) , Clicklist Associate (368) , Certified Pharmacy Technician (318) , Customer Service Representative (261) , Assistant Manager (228) , Meat Clerk (216) , Overnight Stocker (200)

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

"Good benefits when employed there some supervision you were able to talk to about issues and the scheduling fit around my needs" ((in 1414 reviews)); "the people are great they come and go but they are from all different walks of life" ((in 1275 reviews)); "high paying and flexible hours in the sense that you can work as many as you want to" ((in 960 reviews)); "Some of the patients and coworkers were great people and a joy to interact with." ((in 872 reviews)); "Flexible schedule (assuming you put in a request at least a week in advance)." ((in 524 reviews))

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

"Pay is low and not very competitive compared to other locations depending on where you live." ((in 2300 reviews)); "Bad managers and required OT" ((in 744 reviews)); "No work life balance and can't choose which location you are sent to after training." ((in 512 reviews)); "Bad Upper management that has no idea what goes on inside the stores and very out of touch with reality." ((in 297 reviews)); "No training in your area" ((in 272 reviews))

What are employees saying about Kroger layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.1

42% would recommend to a friend

(24,205 total reviews)

Rodney McMullen

32% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.9

Culture & values

2.9

Work/Life balance

2.9

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Kroger has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 24,205 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kroger 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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24K reviews

1.0

Apr 9, 2026

Bad.

Deli clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

They hired me so that's cool

Cons

Management was a mess Constantly looking for excuses to fire me like when I called in because my wife gave birth and then they wrote me up for it even though I had the call on my phone call log and showed them. Would post the schedule on the wall literally days after the week scheduled out but if you check the schedule online it usually wouldn't line up with the wall schedule and you were supposed to use the wall schedule. Another excuse to write people up.

3.0

Apr 7, 2026

Great place to gain experience, but advancement is not always merit-based

Assistant manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong team environment with opportunities to build leadership skills. Fast-paced work keeps shifts engaging, and there is consistent opportunity for growth within the company. Customer interaction can be rewarding, and you gain valuable experience in operations, problem-solving, and team development.

Cons

Work-life balance can be challenging due to long hours and inconsistent scheduling. Expectations are high, but support and accountability from upper management can be inconsistent. Staffing shortages and high turnover create added stress, and communication between leadership levels is not always effective. Advancement opportunities can feel influenced more by favoritism and relationships than by performance or merit, which can be discouraging for employees who consistently deliver strong results.

4.0

Apr 5, 2026

Decent pay but limited full-time positions

Front end cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Regular weekly pay, can also use daily pay.

Cons

Full time positions not offered as much.

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