How much does a Grocery Clerk make?

Updated Sep 25, 2023

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Industry

$35,019 / yrTotal Pay
$33,581 / yrBase Pay
$1,438 / yrAdditional Pay

$35,019

 / yr
$27K$45K
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Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Grocery Clerk is $35,019 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $33,581 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,438 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Top Paying Companies

For a Grocery Clerk in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Grocery Clerk in United States. Employers include Amazon, Publix Asset Management Company and Trader Joe's.

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Amazon
Amazon
$35,990/yr
14K open jobs
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Top Paying Companies

For Grocery Clerk in United States

1Amazon$35,990
2Publix Asset Management Company$34,663
3Trader Joe's$33,760
4Amazon Flex$33,745
5Schnucks$33,141
6Costco Wholesale$32,587
7Raley's / Bel Air / Nob Hill$32,496
8Uncle Giuseppe's$32,259
9Uwajimaya$32,008
10PCC Community Markets$31,864

What are total pay estimates for a Grocery Clerk at different companies?

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Publix
3.8
Grocery ClerkSee 983 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Kroger
3.1
Grocery ClerkSee 595 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Fred Meyer
3.1
Grocery ClerkSee 213 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Sprouts Farmers Market
3.2
Grocery ClerkSee 212 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Whole Foods Market
3.5
Grocery ClerkSee 136 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Shoprite Supermarkets
3.4
Grocery ClerkSee 115 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Jewel-Osco
3.4
Grocery ClerkSee 112 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr

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Meijer
3.2
Grocery ClerkSee 111 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Safeway
3.2
Grocery ClerkSee 109 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Stop & Shop
3.2
Grocery ClerkSee 105 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Market Basket
3.5
Grocery ClerkSee 87 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Shaw's
3.3
Grocery ClerkSee 79 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Giant Eagle
3.5
Grocery ClerkSee 71 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Walmart
3.4
Grocery ClerkSee 71 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Albertsons Companies
3.4
Grocery ClerkSee 68 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Trader Joe's
4.1
Grocery ClerkSee 66 salaries from all locations

$16

 / hr
The Fresh Market
3.1
Grocery ClerkSee 54 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
WinCo Foods
3.3
Grocery ClerkSee 49 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
Publix
3.8
Grocery ClerkSee 45 salaries from all locations

$14

 / hr
Stater Bros.
3.5
Grocery ClerkSee 42 salaries from all locations

$15

 / hr
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Grocery Clerk Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Publix Grocery Clerk salaries - 983 salaries reported$14/hr
Kroger Grocery Clerk salaries - 595 salaries reported$14/hr
Fred Meyer Grocery Clerk salaries - 213 salaries reported$15/hr
Sprouts Farmers Market Grocery Clerk salaries - 212 salaries reported$14/hr
Whole Foods Market Grocery Clerk salaries - 136 salaries reported$15/hr
Shoprite Supermarkets Grocery Clerk salaries - 115 salaries reported$15/hr
Jewel-Osco Grocery Clerk salaries - 112 salaries reported$15/hr
Meijer Grocery Clerk salaries - 111 salaries reported$14/hr
Safeway Grocery Clerk salaries - 109 salaries reported$15/hr
Stop & Shop Grocery Clerk salaries - 105 salaries reported$15/hr
Market Basket Grocery Clerk salaries - 87 salaries reported$15/hr
Shaw's Grocery Clerk salaries - 79 salaries reported$15/hr
Giant Eagle Grocery Clerk salaries - 71 salaries reported$14/hr
Walmart Grocery Clerk salaries - 71 salaries reported$14/hr
Albertsons Companies Grocery Clerk salaries - 68 salaries reported$15/hr
Trader Joe's Grocery Clerk salaries - 66 salaries reported$16/hr
The Fresh Market Grocery Clerk salaries - 54 salaries reported$14/hr
WinCo Foods Grocery Clerk salaries - 49 salaries reported$15/hr
Publix Grocery Clerk salaries - 45 salaries reported$14/hr
Stater Bros. Grocery Clerk salaries - 42 salaries reported$15/hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Grocery Clerk in United States

The top 4 paying industries for a Grocery Clerk in United States are Information Technology with a median total pay of $35,990, Transportation & Logistics with a median total pay of $33,745, Education with a median total pay of $31,541 and Retail & Wholesale with a median total pay of $30,705.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Information TechnologyInformation Technology$35,990

    14% Higher than other industries

  • Transportation & LogisticsTransportation & Logistics$33,745

    8% Higher than other industries

  • EducationEducation$31,541

    2% Higher than other industries

  • Retail & WholesaleRetail & Wholesale$30,705

    1% Lower than other industries

Information Technology

The top paying company in Information Technology for Grocery Clerk is Amazon.

AmazonAmazon$35,990/yr

Glassdoor Economist Pay Overview

What is the pay outlook for Retail & Food Services?

Job openings are high in retail and food services as more Americans spend money at stores and restaurants. While retail and food services wages are lower than the national average, wage growth is higher. Jobs in retail and food services generally require little formal education or training, making these jobs accessible to most job seekers.

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Produce Clerk

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$16

/hr

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4-6 years
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Produce Clerk

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$14

/hr

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4-6 years
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Produce Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$11

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Grocery Clerk

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Full Time Produce Clerk

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
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Grocery Clerk

United States of America

 | 10-14 years

$22

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

10-14 years
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Grocery Stocker

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$15

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
WalMart Cart Pusher

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$12

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Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
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Produce Clerk

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$10

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4-6 years
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Grocery Clerk pay FAQ

The average salary for a Grocery Clerk is $35,019 per year in United States. Salaries estimates are based on 5068 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Grocery Clerk employees in United States.

The highest salary for a Grocery Clerk in United States is $40,092 per year.

The lowest salary for a Grocery Clerk in United States is $30,693 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Grocery Clerk or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Grocery Clerk.

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