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 3.0 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kroger?

Cashier (1980) , Pharmacy Technician (773) , Courtesy Clerk (677) , Deli Clerk (621) , Front End Cashier (534) , Produce Clerk (511) , Courtesy Clerk/Bagger (468) , Sales Associate/Cashier (432) , Grocery Clerk (419) , Clicklist Associate (368) , Certified Pharmacy Technician (319) , Customer Service Representative (260) , Assistant Manager (227) , Meat Clerk (215) , 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 1381 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 941 reviews)); "Some of the patients and coworkers were great people and a joy to interact with." ((in 877 reviews)); "Flexible schedule they work with you Max of 8 hours per shift and 4hours min no overtime and yeah prett" ((in 534 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 2271 reviews)); "Poor management and very rude" ((in 2121 reviews)); "bad managers and unwilling to help" ((in 735 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and you are expected to come in when managers snap fingers." ((in 501 reviews)); "No training in your area" ((in 282 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

(24,177 total reviews)

Rodney McMullen

32% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.6

Senior management

Kroger has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 24,177 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

Sep 25, 2008

At Least It Is A Check

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Weekly paycheck at most Kroger stores.

Cons

You are working with teenagers, so if you are older you will be reminded of it everyday. Half of the employees just stand around and do nothing while you are working your butt off. The people definitely act their age and management does nothing when you complain.

3.0

Sep 13, 2008

I like working for Kroger but am concerned about management's concern for its employees and our rate of pay.

Pharmacist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, fellow employees, reasonable hours. I enjoy going to work everyday but wonder if management truely knows who I am, my loyalty, or the job I do for the company.

Cons

Lack of management caring, salary. Loyalty is a one way street. Real employee ratings are non existant. I want to be recognized for what I do but that never happens.

2.0

Sep 10, 2008

A great company to work for if money is not your driving force.

Customer service manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Kroger is a solid company. It is a recession proof business. It is a large company that provides many opportunities for growth and advancement. There are many locations across the country which allows for flexibility in locations. The benefits package is pretty good. They will give just about anyone a chance. Kroger is moving towards a more "Green" management style, which means they are trying to be more supportive of their management and the development of their personnel. The company will help pay for school. In many areas the company is unionized which protects the workers and allows for higher wages.

Cons

Kroger has a definite division between the workers and management. They are not fond of promoting from within. To make the cross-over from worker to management they will offer you a pay cut. I have worked for Kroger for the last 16 years. In this time, I worked full time and went to school. I achieved a Bachelors in Management and a Masters in Business Administration. When I approached Kroger about moving into management they were very supportive until it came time to make an offer. They basically offered me what I was already making in yearly salary without any overtime. Also, I would be going from hourly to salary and thus would lose any opportunity for overtime. Furthermore, I would have to pay for a portion of my insurance and my work week would be based on a 45 to 50 hour week instead of the 40 I am currently working. So, when you add everything up this amounts to a pay cut with the hope of making more in the future.

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