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 1388 reviews)); "the people are great they come and go but they are from all different walks of life" ((in 1286 reviews)); "high paying and flexible hours in the sense that you can work as many as you want to" ((in 924 reviews)); "Some of the patients and coworkers were great people and a joy to interact with." ((in 877 reviews)); "Flexible schedule (assuming you put in a request at least a week in advance)." ((in 532 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 2290 reviews)); "Poor management and very rude" ((in 2131 reviews)); "bad managers and unwilling to help" ((in 733 reviews)); "There is absolutely no work life balance and you are expected to come in when managers snap fingers." ((in 507 reviews)); "Bad Upper management that has no idea what goes on inside the stores and very out of touch with reality." ((in 297 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

(24,234 total reviews)

Rodney McMullen

31% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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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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1.0

Feb 2, 2016

Mgmt does not back you & the job is set up for failure ~ Not a good place to work.

Ft pct

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Pros

Loved working with the Nurse Practitioners.

Cons

As we all know customer service is what it is and we know that customers are always right. RIGHT? Customers we call "Patients" can and WILL complain if they do not get their way PERIOD enough said; there are way to many examples. Mgmt will make a random appearance at your clinic and interrogate YOU with what the patient complaint states and then look at you as if you are lying with attempts to tell the truth! Its crazy! It is not right! it is unprofessional of mgmt in not trusting and backing their employees. With that said is just one of the many reasons the turn over is enormous in the Louisville regions and I would bet in other regions as well. And now to mention the marketing!! The many computer issues daily and the fact you need to be 3 people at all given times! Or you may get a complaint! Yes its true. Oh and the cleaning alongside ALL that is placed on PCT daily with very low pay scale; is patronizing! Apparently mgmt has not put there feet in our shoes. $12 is NOT a rewarding pay-scale. Oh my goodness I am having a panic attack rehashing.... I should stop. BEWARE! #DONE

1.0

Oct 6, 2015

Disenchanted

Anonymous employee

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Was looking forward to the opportunity in the interview from what I was told.

Cons

From day 1 of orientation was clear there was not good communication or good organization. Seemed what I was told from beginning on hours and schedule and responsibilities changed alot. Expected to market your own store and take responsibility for its success even if your a pct?! What's expected was out of comfort level. Walk the store and hand out flyers etc 3-4 daily on top of take care of clinic and make hourly announcements? Check on signage daily too. Seems like overkill. Not enough emphasis on patient care. More emphasis on marketing and getting more people with no expectations of extra staff. Just not good feeling.

1.0

Sep 17, 2015

The Worse Company Ever!!!

Anonymous employee

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There is no "best" reason to share

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There is no professionalism. It is all round BAD!!!

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