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 improved by 1% over the last 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 1406 reviews)); "the people are great they come and go but they are from all different walks of life" ((in 1296 reviews)); "high paying and flexible hours in the sense that you can work as many as you want to" ((in 937 reviews)); "Some of the patients and coworkers were great people and a joy to interact with." ((in 883 reviews)); "Flexible schedule (assuming you put in a request at least a week in advance)." ((in 536 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 2255 reviews)); "Poor management and very rude" ((in 2138 reviews)); "bad managers and unwilling to help" ((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 299 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

31% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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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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3.0

Feb 20, 2026

Kroger

Cashier/bagger

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They let you work a lot of hours.

Cons

The pay was bad and they often changed your schedule without permission.

1.0

Feb 20, 2026

Nope

Management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

•People care because it’s hell for us all. •Healthcare

Cons

•Bad pay •It business so no your role •Long hours for salary (50-60) •Way to much work •Bad travel benefits for work •Bad retirement benefits •Low education benefit (about $3,500 a year) and you don’t have time. •Overworked •No life but Kroger •They want value at if you.

3.0

Feb 19, 2026

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Certified pharmacy technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent people work there, nice management

Cons

Pay Having to deal with all types of people,

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