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.

Kroger reviews

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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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 Ventas al mayoreo y al menudeo industry (3.5 stars).

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24K reviews

4.0

Aug 17, 2017

Deli Clerk

Deli/bakery clerk

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Pros

Kroger is very good at working around your personal schedule and giving you your requested time off.

Cons

The quality of people you have to work with isn't the most professional. Most are petty and drama seeking. The chance of you getting a holiday off (ie Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Easter, or New Years) is pretty slim when you're new since the scheduling goes by seniority. Everybody knows your business. While for the most part I like the management at Kroger- they have an issue with staying professional with confidentiality. I've been in the office multiple times using a computer or copy machine and can easily overhear a manager talking about an employee's personal business- sometimes even cracking jokes about it.

1.0

May 25, 2017

Disfunctional

Anonymous

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Kroger Benefits There are no other pros always look for a job the RCD throws rocks and hides her hand.

Cons

Pay Click-ish Communication Leadership Micro manages Operational Changes are never perfected Racially profiled If I had to guess turnover is 75%. It's been discussed on several different occasions about closing TLC because they're not making any money continues to raise the praises on visit you may as well see your primary care. The wait time are crazy and you have no work life balance. Even when your off they're begging you to pick up shift and calling at all times of the night.

3.0

Feb 22, 2017

Nurse

Recommend

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Pros

My experience has been mostly great at the clinic's I have worked at. I like my job a lot. The pay is pretty good too. Most customers are really great and understanding. I have been fortunate to work with an awesome group of people.

Cons

Out of about 40 people you see a day, there are approximately 2-3 people a day for what ever reason, feel a need to complain . Just make it you goal to make them smile !

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