Kroger employees working as Associate in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.4 out of 5 stars, based on 134 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of Associate professionals at Kroger worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a Associate ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $77,794 per year (estimate) and goes up to $337,997 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a Associate at Kroger is $97,841 per year or $47 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $179,050 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $73,381 (25th percentile) and $136,978 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 370 salaries submitted by Kroger Associate professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
Associate professionals typically earn between $35 and $66 per hour.
Associate professionals typically earn between $6,115 and $11,415 monthly.
Associate with an estimated total pay of $14 - $18/hr
