Many companies today offer some sort of employee discount as a way to incentivize their employees to stay. Kroger is no exception. The Kroger employee discount can save you big on groceries, especially if you shop their own in-house brand. So if you’re considering working at Kroger, here’s exactly how their discount works.

Their Discount Breaks Down Into 3 Categories

Kroger offers these 3 discounts for all eligible staff members:

• 10% discount off Groceries
• 15% off Kroger brand’s home goods
• 10% off your Starbucks order located within Kroger.

This means that any part-time or full-time eligible employee that works at Kroger has the chance to use this 10% off discount.

Also, employees must work at Kroger for at least 1 paycheck to be eligible for the discount and you’re limited to using your discount only once per day.

PRO TIP: LOOK FOR HOLIDAY DISCOUNTS

During major holidays like the Fourth of July and Christmas, the grocery discount increases to 20% off Kroger-branded items.

This serves as a great time to stock up on non-perishables for the pantry.

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Here’s Exactly How It Works

When you get hired, you’ll be given your own Kroger Plus card during the on-boarding process.

This card has your employee discount loaded onto it and will be scanned by the cashier when checking out.

Both full and part-time employees qualify for the discount.

YOU’LL NEED YOUR WORK I.D. CARD

To get your employee discount, you’ll need your work ID card.

Then, when you go to the checkout aisle, the cashier will simply swipe your Kroger card to apply your employee discount to your purchase.

Family Members Can Use the Discount Too

The “official” policy at Kroger is that the employee discount can be used by anyone living in the some household as the employee.

I’ve been told that the cashier will scan your Kroger Plus Card for any family member and typically won’t ask any questions.

This means family members don’t need to live in the same house as the employee to get the discount.

Please correct me in the comments section if your understanding is different than my information.

PRO TIP: STACK YOUR DISCOUNTS

Use your employee discount alongside Kroger’s digital coupons, cash-back offers, and weekly deals.

You can stack these for significant savings, especially on Kroger-branded items.

Also, check the Kroger app for double discounts during holidays when employee discounts increase.

See Also: 11 Simply Smart Ways to Save Money at Kroger

Can You Still Get the Discount After You Quit?

Sometimes.

It really depends on the Kroger store, but many will let you use your discount for up to 2 weeks after you give notice and quit.

Employees Can’t Get a Discount at Kroger Gas Stations

Unfortunately, employees cannot use their Kroger employee discount to save money on gas at Kroger gas stations.

However, an employee can sign up for the Kroger loyalty program to save some money at Kroger gas stations.

BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE PRODUCT EXCLUSIONS

I’ve gotten some conflicting reports on whether Kroger excludes certain products like alcohol, tobacco, and lottery tickets.

I’ve reached out to their corporate office to try and get some answers. I’ll report back and update this article as soon as they get back to me.

If you know something, please leave it in the comments, thanks.

Discount Works at All Company-Owned Stores

You can use the Kroger employee discount at ALL Kroger company stores.

Includes the following:

– Ralphs

– King Soopers

– City Market

– Smith’s

– Baker’s

– Owen’s

– Jay C Food Stores

– Pay Less Super Markets

– Food 4 Less

See Also: The Trader Joe’s Employee Discount is Better Than Kroger’s

Ask the Reader: Do you work at Kroger and regularly use the employee discount? How much money has it saved you?

By Kyle James

Photo credit to Phillip Pessar.

Kyle James( Owner/Founder )

I started Rather-Be-Shopping.com in 2000 and have become a consumer expert and advocate writing about out-of-the-box ways to save at stores like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Costco to name a few. I’ve been featured on FOX News, Good Morning America, and the NY Times talking about my savings tips. (Learn more)