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.

Kroger reviews

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

3.0

Sep 10, 2008

Kroger - Too little change, too late.

Pharmacy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Availibility of locations to work and the variety of positions available. Kroger has been working to change the corporate culture, be more inclusive and communicate better with employees and customers. Thier long-term plan is on the mark to keep prices down and employees happy.

Cons

The corporate culture tends toward the who you know rather than open communication between senior management and the common worker. Promotions are given to those who network with senior managers or fit the head count rather than those who are most qualified. While they are cultivating change in the organization, it may be too little, too late.

3.0

Sep 8, 2008

Kroger: better than being unemployed

Co-manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job in the tough economic climate of 2008

Cons

I think they hold some people back while pushing lessor people forward. You've heard the slogan "Right store, Right Price" but the unspoken one is "Right place, right time" I have seen people with years of loyalty be turned down for jobs that they were born to be in (and they have the education for it). I've seen people who've been with the company for 6 months or less get promoted without any experience needed. Also, they don't pay people what they're worth. The only way to make money is to be a Unit Manger...but some people's skill sets are different and shouldn't other people make good money in the positions they're in. They don't give enough kudos to justify the small amount of pay. And how about a raise that is at least that of the rate of inflation?

2.0

Sep 7, 2008

This does not look like it did in the brochure.

Co-manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

It's huge, almost nationwide so you can really move just about anywhere. The people that work here are great. You have security because its so large that you don't really have to worry about being laid off.

Cons

It is uninspiring. Buzz words and rumors of change are tossed around but it doesn't happen. Moving up is a waiting game that you get conned into playing. Turnover is constant and high and no one seems to understand that you have to change what youre doing if you want that to change.

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