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 2.8 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 (1983) , Pharmacy Technician (773) , Courtesy Clerk (677) , Deli Clerk (624) , Front End Cashier (535) , Produce Clerk (512) , Courtesy Clerk/Bagger (470) , Sales Associate/Cashier (433) , Grocery Clerk (421) , Clicklist Associate (368) , Certified Pharmacy Technician (318) , Customer Service Representative (261) , Assistant Manager (228) , Meat Clerk (217) , 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 1408 reviews)); "the people are great they come and go but they are from all different walks of life" ((in 1285 reviews)); "high paying and flexible hours in the sense that you can work as many as you want to" ((in 944 reviews)); "Some of the patients and coworkers were great people and a joy to interact with." ((in 869 reviews)); "Flexible schedules that work around my full time job is the only pro that I've found." ((in 549 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 2280 reviews)); "bad managers and unwilling to help" ((in 734 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and you are expected to come in when managers snap fingers." ((in 513 reviews)); "Bad Upper management that has no idea what goes on inside the stores and very out of touch with reality." ((in 298 reviews)); "No training in your area" ((in 273 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

(24,225 total reviews)

Rodney McMullen

31% 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

Career opportunities

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

Kroger has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 24,225 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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1.0

Aug 25, 2011

this company is terrible to work for

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The only reason I stay there is for the pay. I can't go anywhere else and make what I do there, but I've been employed there for 12 years.

Cons

I don't have enough room in this box to fit all of the cons. The company and management treat the staff horribly. We get lied to for promotions, raises, and paid time off. The majority of the time we are treated as if we are imcompetent and very replaceable. The worst part is the workload. They want you to become three people when you walk in the door, yet there is never sufficient hours or staff. I would tell anyone not to work here.

1.0

Aug 22, 2011

Bad.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The employment opportunities are plentiful for low skilled workers. Diversity is very high within the company. It is a diverse experience.

Cons

Promotion opportunities are slim. Very low qualifications to work for the company. Not the best individual will always get hired.

3.0

Aug 20, 2011

Lots of hours, little rewards.

Co-manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Something different to do every day - Friendly co-workers (same level as me or "below" me) - We don't have to sit at a desk behind a computer all day long

Cons

- We work 52 hours a week but are only paid for 40 hours - District manager does not answer e-mails - No praise for a job well done - NO weekends off unless on vacation - Hard to even get 2 days off in a row - Raises are capped at 2% - This is not a fair wage for the job that we do - Many rude and "rough" customers to deal with, especially depending on the neighborhood. I have been spit on, a customer tried to punch me, and it can just be dangerous sometimes

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