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 (1984) , 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 1377 reviews)); "the people are great they come and go but they are from all different walks of life" ((in 1276 reviews)); "high paying and flexible hours in the sense that you can work as many as you want to" ((in 964 reviews)); "Some of the patients and coworkers were great people and a joy to interact with." ((in 876 reviews)); "Flexible schedule (assuming you put in a request at least a week in advance)." ((in 523 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 2262 reviews)); "Poor management and very rude" ((in 2130 reviews)); "bad managers and unwilling to help" ((in 737 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and you are expected to come in when managers snap fingers." ((in 514 reviews)); "No training in your area" ((in 293 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

(24,234 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 24,234 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

2.0

Jun 10, 2015

Co Manager

Store co-manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Positive store manager leaves early. I'm in charge of the store during the busiest hours 75% of the time. Get to run your own million dollar weekly business.

Cons

Working 60 hours a week. Schedule is changed daily. I do the work of 2 other managers. Time off is begrudged. Many weeks you cant have off. Will work all holidays weekends and nights. Hired in and within one year 75% of new managers are gone. All leave voluntarily. You will eventually be moved to another store at random and expected to drive 50 miles a day one way with no additional compensation. Youll still work 60 hour weeks.

1.0

May 4, 2014

Company is ridiculously awful to work for, union is owned by them

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good starting pay, much more than other competing stores... but that is how they GET YOU!

Cons

Union seems to be owned by Kroger, it is a joke! Low pay, insulting raises of 10 to 15 cents Management is downright hateful to employees Promotions given only to those who kiss butt, experience or tenure mean nothing Been a cashier for 17 years, never offered a promotion even after asking Working overtime gets you in serious trouble

1.0

Jul 5, 2013

OK for entry-level job; Beware of Union - Do Not Join Union in right-to-work states like Texas

Courtesy clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly co-workers and management; I enjoy working hard and serving my customers well; 10% discount on Kroger-brand products. This would be a 4-star or 5-star review if not for the Union which takes a very large percentage of my weekly paychecks. A great place to get experience as a teenager working my first job.

Cons

Very unpredicatable schedules. I get a lot of hours (30+/week) during holiday times, sometimes only 4 hours/week during slower times. The Union is the biggest con of this job. Very high-pressure sales pitch to join. Benefits are exaggerated & costs are minimized. After weekly dues of $8 to $10, I make far less than the $7.35 hourly minimum wage. When I only work 4 hours weekly, the Union takes over 1/3 of my paycheck. After taxes, social security, and medicare are taken out, I my take-home pay is minimal. This means I'm working for experience and to build my resume.

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Company is ridiculously awful to work for, union is owned by them

OK for entry-level job; Beware of Union - Do Not Join Union in right-to-work states like Texas

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