Does Kowalski's Markets pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Kowalski's Markets employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Kowalski's Markets. This rating has decreased by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Kowalski's Markets?

66% of Kowalski's Markets employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Kowalski's Markets 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Kowalski's Markets?

Cashier (22) , Deli Clerk (11) , Deli Associate (7) , Manager On Duty (5) , Baker (4) , Front End Cashier (4) , Barista (3) , Front End Supervisor (3) , Produce Associate (3) , Sales Associate/Cashier (3) , Starbucks-Barista (3) , Cheese Specialist (2) , Courtesy Clerk/Bagger (2) , Deli Supervisor (2)

What are the pros of working at Kowalski's Markets according to real employee reviews?

"coworkers nice, good to have union job" ((in 15 reviews)); "Flexible scheduling and no prior experience needed" ((in 9 reviews)); "The work environment was great (including the co" ((in 7 reviews)); "Good benefits and atmosphere e" ((in 7 reviews)); "Flexible hours and 20% discount" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Kowalski's Markets according to real employee reviews?

"Management also claimed the didn't tolerate poor customer behavior." ((in 9 reviews)); "Different managers tell you different things and you don't know who you should listen to." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Kowalski's Markets locations?

Minneapolis , Saint Paul , Woodbury , Excelsior , Eden Prairie , Eagan , Shoreview , Stillwater , Edina , Oak Park Heights , White Bear Lake , Minnetonka , Oak Park Heights

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Kowalski's Markets reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(158 total reviews)

Kris Kowalski-Christiansen

84% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.4

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Kowalski's Markets has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 158 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kowalski's Markets employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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158 reviews

3.0

Jun 9, 2026

Decent atmosphere overshadowed by blame culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent atmosphere and coworkers are fine

Cons

Pass the buck environment stinks

3.0

Feb 19, 2026

Cashier Job

Cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Consistent schedule Paid time-off seems very easy to move departments if requested

Cons

Very dismissive store manager Your ability to advance in position & pay rate is tied to your availability in my experience as a employee & customer, they do not practice what they preach with their core values.

4.0

Jan 9, 2026

Eh

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers, and customers were cool

Cons

The pay could be better. Depends on where you work the store manager will suck

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Software Developer- Woodbury

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Decent atmosphere overshadowed by blame culture

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