The Kroger H-1B salaries (2026)
Yes — The Kroger sponsors H-1B workers. Across 122 certified Labor Condition Applications, the median offered base wage is $134,514. Every figure below comes straight from the employer's own filings with the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Kroger filed 122 certified H-1B labor condition applications across 10 states between Oct 2024 and Jun 2026. The median offered base wage was $134,514.
- Median offered wage
- $134,514
- Certified filings
- 122
- Work locations
- 10 states
- Distinct roles
- 35
Most-filed roles at The Kroger
| Role | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Software Engineer | 33 | $131,713 |
| Advanced Software Engineer | 20 | $155,253 |
| Senior Quality Engineer | 18 | $121,691 |
| Advanced Quality Engineer | 4 | $142,449 |
| Senior Data Engineer | 4 | $139,146 |
| Advanced Data Engineer | 3 | $150,000 |
| Logistics/Business Analyst Manager | 3 | $129,000 |
| Sr. Software Engineer | 3 | $130,000 |
| Pharmacist | 3 | $131,040 |
| Advanced Software Engineering Manager | 2 | $165,171 |
| Advanced Security Engineer | 2 | $150,042 |
| Senior Advanced Software Engineering Manager | 2 | $206,150 |
Wage-level distribution
DOL prevailing-wage levels reflect the seniority the employer certified, from Level I (entry) to Level IV (fully competent).
| Level | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Level I — entry | 5 | $85,000 |
| Level II — qualified | 48 | $130,067 |
| Level III — experienced | 7 | $138,249 |
| Level IV — fully competent | 60 | $147,664 |
Where The Kroger hires
| State | Filings | Median wage |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 105 | $136,697 |
| Tennessee | 5 | $87,000 |
| Texas | 3 | $116,514 |
| Illinois | 2 | $153,000 |
| Indiana | 2 | $81,432 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $131,040 |
| California | 1 | $199,734 |
| Florida | 1 | $140,043 |
| Washington | 1 | $153,712 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $112,000 |
Recent certified filings
| Job title | Location | Wage | Level | Decided |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Performance Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $143,480 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Advanced Software Engineer | Compton, California | $199,734 | IV | Jun 2026 |
| Pharmacist | Port Hadlock, Washington | $153,712 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $121,645 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $136,697 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Pharmacy Manager | Murphysboro, Illinois | $153,000 | III | Jun 2026 |
| Logistics/Business Analyst II | Nashville, Tennessee | $86,039 | II | Jun 2026 |
| Senior Quality Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $117,710 | IV | May 2026 |
| Sourcing Category Management Analyst | Cincinnati, Ohio | $65,000 | I | May 2026 |
| Logistics/Business Analyst Manager | Nashville, Tennessee | $130,000 | IV | May 2026 |
| Logistics/Business Analyst II | Nashville, Tennessee | $86,039 | II | May 2026 |
| Senior Advanced Software Engineering Manager | Blue Ash, Ohio | $206,150 | IV | Apr 2026 |
| Software Engineer | Haltom City, Texas | $116,514 | I | Apr 2026 |
| Pharmacy Manager | Murphysboro, Illinois | $153,000 | II | Apr 2026 |
| Financial Analyst | Dallas, Texas | $85,000 | I | Apr 2026 |
| Energy Engineer | Indianapolis, Indiana | $77,418 | I | Apr 2026 |
| Advanced Software Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $163,965 | IV | Apr 2026 |
| Senior Software Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $121,024 | II | Apr 2026 |
| Advanced Security Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $158,974 | IV | Apr 2026 |
| Advanced Data Engineer | Blue Ash, Ohio | $150,000 | IV | Apr 2026 |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OFLC certified Labor Condition Applications (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3), public disclosure data. Wages are employer-offered base pay and exclude bonuses, equity, and other compensation. Denied and withdrawn filings are excluded. Figures reflect filings decided Oct 2024–Jun 2026.
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For general educational purposes, not career or financial advice. Wages are employer-offered base pay from certified DOL LCA records and may differ from total compensation.