Kroger jobs cover far more than stores with the Kroger name over the door. In 2026 the Cincinnati-based grocer runs supermarkets under banners such as Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Harris Teeter, Fry’s, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC, Mariano’s and Pick ‘n Save, and all of them hire through one official careers site.
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As of January 31, 2026, Kroger employed more than 403,000 full- and part-time workers and operated 2,697 supermarkets in 35 states and the District of Columbia. Of those stores, 2,250 had pharmacies and 1,731 had fuel centers. Openings therefore range from cashier and deli clerk to pharmacy technician, delivery driver and fuel center roles.
Kroger lists openings for every banner on its official careers website, where you can search by keyword, city or ZIP code. Use the button below to see Kroger jobs near you and apply on the company’s site.
Why work at Kroger
Training is a large line item. Kroger says it spent about $183 million on associate training in 2025, covering onboarding, leadership development and upskilling programs across the company.
Its tuition reimbursement offers up to $3,500 a year, and up to $21,000 over the course of employment, for certifications and degrees. About 6,100 associates used it in 2025, and 92% of them were paid hourly, according to Kroger’s annual report.
Most common Kroger jobs
On October 18, 2026, Kroger’s careers site listed about 11,300 openings, and the vast majority were in store operations. The titles below were the most frequent that day, and the counts change daily.
| Job title | Openings listed on October 18, 2026 | Typical work |
|---|---|---|
| Team Member | 5,818 | General store roles in grocery, fresh and front end departments |
| Cashier | 1,036 | Checkout and customer service |
| Courtesy Clerk | 936 | Bagging, carts and helping shoppers |
| Pharmacy Technician | 795 | Supporting pharmacists and serving patients |
| Pharmacist | 438 | Dispensing and patient care |
| Assistant Department Leader | 407 | Helping run a store department |
What Kroger looks for in applicants
Each posting lists its own requirements, such as minimum age, availability or certifications. For store roles, be ready to list the days and hours you can work, because schedules are built around store needs.
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Pharmacy, supply chain and manufacturing jobs list extra qualifications in the posting. Driver roles, such as the logistics delivery driver openings posted in Aurora, Colorado, list their license requirements in the posting.
How to apply for Kroger jobs step by step
- Open Kroger’s careers site and search by keyword, city or ZIP code.
- Filter by category, such as store operations, supply chain or manufacturing.
- Read the posting carefully, including the banner, store address and schedule.
- Create a candidate profile and submit your application.
- Answer any screening questions attached to the job.
- Watch your email and phone for next steps from the store or hiring team.
You can apply to several nearby stores at the same time. Because every banner shares the same site, a Ralphs, Fry’s or King Soopers opening is still a Kroger job.
Kroger hiring process
The exact steps differ by banner and role, and each posting explains what to expect. The general path for store hires looks like this.
| Stage | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Online application | Profile, work history, availability and screening questions |
| Review | The store or hiring team checks availability and fit |
| Interview | Arranged by the store or hiring team if you are selected |
| Offer | Pay, schedule and start date for the specific store |
| Onboarding | Company training programs and on-the-job learning |
Kroger benefits and labor agreements
Kroger’s annual report highlights tuition reimbursement, training, and health and wellness benefits. More than two-thirds of associates are covered by collective bargaining agreements with local unions, roughly 350 contracts in all, and wages, health care and pensions are included in those agreements.
In practice, benefits and pay steps can differ between a King Soopers in Colorado and a Ralphs in Southern California. Ask which plan applies to your store during the hiring process.
Kroger pay: what the company reports
Kroger reports that wage increases in 2025 brought its average hourly rate to more than $20, and to more than $26 with comprehensive benefits included. The company says that rate is up 43% over the last eight years, and it expects further associate investment in 2026.
Starting pay depends on the banner, the local agreement, the role and your experience. The offer for a specific job sets out the rate before you accept.
Where Kroger has the most openings
Store openings follow Kroger’s store network, so they are spread unevenly across the country. These were the states with the most listings on October 18, 2026.
- Colorado: 1,094 openings, mainly King Soopers and City Market
- Ohio: 1,057 openings, including Kroger’s home market around Cincinnati
- Indiana: 870 openings
- Wisconsin: 851 openings, mainly Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market
- Texas: 850 openings
- Arizona: 656 openings, mainly Fry’s
Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee followed with roughly 490 to 560 openings each. Listings also appeared that day in Nevada, Idaho, Utah and Washington.
Kroger banners by region
| Banner | Main area |
|---|---|
| Ralphs and Food 4 Less | Southern California |
| Fred Meyer and QFC | Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska |
| King Soopers and City Market | Colorado and nearby mountain states |
| Fry’s | Arizona |
| Smith’s | Utah, Nevada and nearby states |
| Harris Teeter | North Carolina, Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic |
| Mariano’s, Pick ‘n Save and Metro Market | Chicago area and Wisconsin |
| Kroger, Dillons and others | Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, Texas and Kansas |
Resume and interview tips for Kroger applicants
Mention any experience with food handling, customer service or cash, even from school, volunteer work or a family business. For pharmacy technician roles, have your certification or training details ready.
In the interview, be ready for questions such as how you would help a customer find an item or keep a long line moving. Give a short example from a past job and show that you know the store’s departments. If you have worked at any Kroger banner before, say so, since they all belong to the same company.
Common mistakes when applying to Kroger
Applying to a single store limits your options, since each location hires on its own schedule. A ZIP code search shows every banner near you, not just stores named Kroger.
Another mistake is ignoring the banner name entirely. If you only search for Kroger, you may miss a Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter or Smith’s opening that is closer to home.
How to spot fake Kroger job offers
Kroger posts jobs for every banner on its official careers site at krogerfamilycareers.com. Be careful with offers sent by text or social media that skip both the application and the interview.
Never pay to apply or to start a job, and do not share bank details until you have a real offer through official channels. If a listing looks odd, search for the same job on the official site before you reply.
Kroger jobs: frequently asked questions
How many people work for Kroger?
Kroger employed more than 403,000 full- and part-time workers as of January 31, 2026. That makes it one of the largest grocery employers in the country.
What is the average pay at Kroger?
Kroger says its average hourly rate rose to more than $20 in 2025, or more than $26 with benefits included. Starting pay varies by banner, role and local agreement.
Which store chains belong to Kroger?
Kroger banners include Ralphs, Fred Meyer, King Soopers, Harris Teeter, Fry’s, Smith’s, Dillons, QFC, Mariano’s, Pick ‘n Save, Food 4 Less and others. They all post jobs on Kroger’s careers site.
Does Kroger help pay for school?
Yes, through tuition reimbursement of up to $3,500 a year and up to $21,000 over the course of employment. It covers programs such as certifications and associate or graduate degrees.
How do I apply for a Kroger pharmacy job?
Search the careers site for pharmacy technician or pharmacist roles near you and apply online. On October 18, 2026, there were 795 pharmacy technician listings.
Are Kroger jobs union jobs?
Many are. More than two-thirds of Kroger associates are covered by collective bargaining agreements negotiated with local unions.
Sources
- Kroger Family of Companies careers site
- The Kroger Co. Form 10-K, fiscal year ended January 31, 2026
- Kroger 10-K Exhibit 21: subsidiaries and store banners
- The Kroger Co.: About the business
