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 (1986) , Pharmacy Technician (774) , Courtesy Clerk (678) , Deli Clerk (625) , Front End Cashier (535) , Produce Clerk (513) , 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 1365 reviews)); "the people are great they come and go but they are from all different walks of life" ((in 1304 reviews)); "high paying and flexible hours in the sense that you can work as many as you want to" ((in 947 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 533 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 2277 reviews)); "Poor management and very rude" ((in 2134 reviews)); "bad managers and unwilling to help" ((in 743 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and you are expected to come in when managers snap fingers." ((in 510 reviews)); "Bad Upper management that has no idea what goes on inside the stores and very out of touch with reality." ((in 292 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

(24,247 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

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 24,247 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 Commerce de détail et de gros industry (3.5 stars).

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24K reviews

5.0

Feb 10, 2009

The best retail pharmacy to work for.

Pharmacist

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Career Opportunities, Compensation & Benefits

Cons

It is hard to get time off if needed, just as it is for every other pharmacy.

4.0

Feb 4, 2009

Kroger stores are not terrible places to work through high school and college.

Front-end floor supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

They are very willing to working with employees who need flexible scheduling and extended periods of time off. There is quick advancement and few barriers for those who show the effort to be the best. They also offer a pension after just five years of employment. The management is fair and competent.

Cons

Not enough monetary compensation for the time, work, or effort. Union influence means that pay is tied very closely to length of employment, meaning there is little financial incentive to become better at one's job.

5.0

Jan 21, 2009

Kroger is Great!

Analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A company that continues to grow and is 2nd in the nation in sales (next to Walmart). If you look for open jobs and have a professional attitude and work hard you can move up fast. I have worked for the company for more that 10 years and have enjoyed moving up the ranks in about 5 different positions. If you see a position that you like apply for it... the worst thing that can happen is they say no, but you can get feedback on how to improve or skills you need to learn. Work hard and you will be rewarded.

Cons

I have not personally seen too much of a downside. When I did work in the stores the hours were sometimes not optimal but is expected when you are starting out.

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