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How To Check Kroger Paystub Online?
Quick Answer: How to check your Kroger paystub online
Kroger employees can access their paystub online through three methods: (1) Log into myinfo.kroger.com with your EUID and password → navigate to Payroll or Pay Stubs. (2) Go to ess.kroger.com — the same login, same credentials, same dashboard. (3) Open the FEED app on your phone → My Info → Pay. Paystubs are posted every Wednesday and reflect the hours and deductions for the pay period ending the previous Sunday. Kroger pays most hourly associates weekly on Fridays. Records are retained for 2.5 years — download and save yours regularly. If you can’t log in, call Kroger Employee Services at 1-800-576-4377.
In this guide
- What your Kroger paystub actually is
- When your paystub is posted — pay schedule explained
- Method 1: MyInfo portal (myinfo.kroger.com)
- Method 2: ESS portal (ess.kroger.com)
- Method 3: FEED mobile app
- Method 4: In-store (current & former employees)
- How to read your Kroger paystub — every section explained
- Every deduction on your Kroger paystub explained
- Setting up & managing Kroger direct deposit
- DailyPay at Kroger — access wages before payday
- How long Kroger keeps paystub records
- Former employees: accessing your last paystub
- Troubleshooting every paystub login problem
- Frequently asked questions
What Your Kroger Paystub Actually Is
A Kroger paystub — sometimes called a Kroger check stub, payslip, or pay statement — is the detailed earnings record Kroger generates every pay period. It’s not the same as your direct deposit confirmation. Your bank shows you one number: what landed in your account. Your paystub shows you everything that happened before that number — every hour worked, every tax withheld, every benefit deducted, and your year-to-date totals. Kroger issues paystubs digitally through the MyInfo portal and FEED app. If you opted into paperless pay, you will not receive a physical paper check or envelope — your paystub exists only online. This makes it even more important to know where to find it and to download copies for your own records.Paystub vs. W-2 — not the same thing
Your paystub shows your earnings for a single pay period (weekly or bi-weekly). Your W-2 is a single annual document summarizing the entire calendar year for tax filing purposes. You need both, but they serve different purposes. Your W-2 is available in January — see our Kroger W-2 guide for access steps.
When Your Kroger Paystub Is Posted — Pay Schedule Explained
Most Kroger hourly associates are paid on a weekly cycle. Here’s exactly how that timeline works so you know when to check and when to worry:Sun
Pay period ends
Your hours for the week are finalized and submitted to payroll
Mon
Payroll processing
Kroger payroll calculates your gross pay, deductions, and net pay
Wed
Paystub posted ✓
Your paystub appears in MyInfo, ESS portal, and FEED app — 2 days before payday
Fri
Payday
Direct deposit hits your bank account. Paper checks available at store for those without direct deposit
Holiday week delays
When a federal holiday falls during the pay week, direct deposit may arrive a day earlier (Thursday) or a day later (Saturday) depending on your bank’s processing. Your paystub posting time may also shift by a day. Kroger does not automatically notify associates of timing changes — check the portal on Tuesday during holiday weeks.
Salaried managers and corporate associates are typically on a bi-weekly pay cycle, meaning paystubs post every other Wednesday and direct deposit hits every other Friday. Your offer letter or HR onboarding paperwork confirms which cycle applies to your role.
Method 1: MyInfo Portal — myinfo.kroger.com (Primary Method)
myinfo.kroger.com is Kroger’s main employee self-service portal. It’s where the majority of Kroger associates log in to access pay stubs, update personal information, manage benefits, and view tax documents. The MyInfo portal replaced older systems like ExpressHR and standalone ESS pages — all of those now route through the same Kroger Single Sign-On (SSO) system.1
Go to myinfo.kroger.com
Open any browser and type
myinfo.kroger.com directly into the address bar. Do not search for it on Google — type the URL manually to avoid landing on copycat sites. You will be redirected to Kroger’s secure SSO login page.2
Enter your EUID and password
Your Enterprise User ID (EUID) is typically formatted as your initials followed by a number string (e.g.,
jd12345). Use the same password you use on the store computer. EUIDs are case sensitive — always lowercase.3
Click Continue, then Sign In
After entering your EUID, click Continue. Enter your password on the next screen and click Sign In. Complete any multi-factor authentication prompt if shown.
4
Navigate to Payroll or Pay Stubs
On the MyInfo dashboard, look for the
Payroll, Pay Stubs, or Earnings section. The exact label varies slightly by role and division but is always in the main navigation or under your profile menu.5
Select your pay period and download
Pay stubs are listed by pay period end date. Select the one you need, click
View to open it as a PDF, then click Download or Print. Save the PDF to your device or cloud storage — do not rely on the portal having it available indefinitely.Warning: dozens of fake “MyInfo Kroger” sites exist
Sites like www-myinfo-kroger.com, kroger-myinfo.com, myinfo-kroger.xyz and similar are NOT official Kroger sites. They are third-party information pages designed to rank for Kroger employee searches. Never enter your EUID or password on any site other than
myinfo.kroger.com. The real site’s URL always ends in .kroger.com — not .net, .org, .xyz, or any hyphenated variation.Method 2: ESS Portal — ess.kroger.com
The ESS (Employee Self-Service) portal at ess.kroger.com is a secondary entry point to the same Kroger SSO system. Some associates find this URL faster to type and more familiar from in-store computer use. The login credentials are identical — the same EUID and password — and once authenticated, you access the same dashboard as MyInfo.1
Go to ess.kroger.com
Type
ess.kroger.com directly into your browser. You may be redirected to the same SSO login page as myinfo.kroger.com — this is expected.2
Log in with your EUID and password
Same credentials as MyInfo. Click
I Agree on any terms screen, then complete the sign-in. Some Kroger divisions show a terms and conditions agreement on first login of each session.3
Go to Payroll → Pay Stubs
On the ESS dashboard, navigate to the
Payroll section. Select the pay period you need. Click View then Download to save the PDF.ESS, MyInfo, SecureWEB, ExpressHR — they’re all the same
You may see references to ExpressHR, SecureWEB, Kroger Associate Connect, or Kroger HR Express in older guides. These are all legacy names for portals that now route through the Kroger SSO system. If an old bookmark isn’t working, use
myinfo.kroger.com — it’s the current standard entry point.Method 3: FEED Mobile App — Check Your Paystub From Your Phone
The Kroger FEED app gives you full paystub access from your smartphone without needing to open a browser. It’s the fastest method if you’re away from a computer and want to quickly check your pay before Friday or verify a deduction.1
Download the FEED app
Search “FEED Mobile” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Published by The Kroger Co. — free to download. Install and open.
2
Log in with your EUID and password
Same credentials as the web portals. Enable Face ID or fingerprint login after first sign-in for faster future access.
3
Tap My Info → Pay
From the home screen, navigate to
My Info in the menu, then select Pay. You may also see an ExpressHR quick link on the home screen that goes directly to the paystub section.4
Select your pay period and download
Tap the pay period you need, then download as PDF. You can share it directly from your phone to email, cloud storage, or a tax preparer without printing.
Method 4: In-Store — Current & Former Employees
If you can’t access the portal for any reason — forgotten credentials, no internet access, deactivated account — any Kroger store location can print your paystub at the Customer Service desk. This works for both current and recently separated employees.1
Visit any Kroger Customer Service desk
You do not need to visit your home store — any Kroger-family location can help. Ralphs, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, and Smith’s all have access to the same payroll system.
2
Present valid government-issued ID
Driver’s license, passport, or state ID. Have your employee ID number or your Social Security Number’s last four digits ready as a secondary verification if asked.
3
Complete a release form if required
Some stores require a brief release form for payroll document requests. This is standard procedure — it takes a minute to fill out. Keep a copy for your records.
4
Receive your printed paystub
Staff print directly from the payroll system. Specify which pay periods you need — you can often request multiple at once. Records go back approximately 2.5 years from the current date.
Which Method Should You Use?
Best overall
MyInfo — myinfo.kroger.com
Best for most situations. Clean interface, full pay history, option to manage direct deposit and personal info at the same time. Works on any browser, any device.
Best backup
ESS — ess.kroger.com
Same system, alternate URL. Use this if MyInfo is timing out or the URL isn’t resolving — both routes into the same login and same dashboard.
Best on mobile
FEED App
Fastest if you’re on your phone. One tap with biometric login and your pay stub is downloading in seconds. Also gives access to your schedule and company news in one app. Full FEED app guide →
Last resort
In-Store
Use when you’ve lost portal access or are a former employee without active credentials. Slower but reliable — any Kroger banner location works, not just your home store.How to Read Your Kroger Paystub — Every Section Explained
Most employees look at one number — the net pay — and close the tab. That’s a mistake. Your paystub has four main sections, and understanding all of them is how you catch errors, plan your taxes, and verify you’re being paid correctly. Here’s what each section means.KROGER PAYSTUB — Sample Layout
Pay period: Sun 04/13 – Sat 04/19/2026 | Pay date: Fri 04/25/2026
Employee Information
Employee name & IDYour name / EUID
Store number & departmentStore #0001 / Deli
Pay rate$16.50 / hr
Filing status (from your W-4)Single / 0 allowances
Verify your pay rate and filing status every few months — errors here affect every paycheck.
Earnings (Gross Pay)
Regular hours (40 hrs × $16.50)$660.00
Overtime hours (3 hrs × $24.75)$74.25
Holiday pay (if applicable)$0.00
Total Gross Pay$734.25
Check that your hours match what you actually worked. Time punch errors are the most common payroll mistake.
Deductions (Pre-Tax & Post-Tax)
Federal income tax-$73.42
State income tax-$22.03
Social Security (6.2%)-$45.52
Medicare (1.45%)-$10.65
Health insurance premium-$18.50
401(k) contribution (pre-tax)-$22.03
Union dues (UFCW — if member)-$9.50
This section is explained in full detail in the deductions guide below.
Net Pay & Year-to-Date Totals
Net Pay (direct deposit amount)$532.60
YTD gross earnings$11,748.00
YTD total deductions$3,222.40
YTD 401(k) contributions$352.48
Year-to-date (YTD) totals are critical for tax planning and catching underpayment errors across multiple pay periods.
Three numbers to check every single payday
(1) Total gross — does it match your hours × your pay rate? (2) Net pay — does it match what hit your bank account? (3) YTD gross — multiply your per-check gross by the number of paychecks so far this year. If the math is off, you may have been shorted weeks ago and not noticed.
Every Deduction on Your Kroger Paystub Explained
The deductions section is the part that confuses most employees the most — especially new hires seeing FICA, OASDI, and a string of benefit codes for the first time. Here’s every deduction you might see on a Kroger paystub, what it means, and whether it’s mandatory or optional.| Deduction | Type | What it is | 2026 rate/limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal income tax | Mandatory | Tax withheld based on your W-4 filing status and withholding elections. Higher withholding now = bigger refund at tax time (or smaller bill). | Varies by W-4 |
| State income tax | Mandatory* | Withheld for the state where your store is located. Texas, Florida, Nevada, and a few other states have no state income tax — this line will be $0 if you work in those states. | Varies by state |
| Social Security (OASDI) | Mandatory | 6.2% of gross wages up to the annual wage base. You may see this labeled as “OASDI” (Old Age, Survivors, Disability Insurance) — same thing. | 6.2% up to $176,100 |
| Medicare | Mandatory | 1.45% of all gross wages — no income cap. High earners above $200,000 pay an additional 0.9% surtax, but most Kroger associates won’t reach that threshold. | 1.45% (no cap) |
| Health insurance premium | Optional (elected) | Your share of the Kroger health insurance premium for medical, dental, or vision. Deducted pre-tax, meaning it lowers your taxable income. Amount depends on the plan tier you chose during benefits enrollment. | Varies by plan |
| 401(k) contribution | Optional (elected) | Pre-tax retirement contributions to Kroger’s 401(k) plan. Every dollar here reduces your current taxable income. Kroger matches a portion — check your plan documents for the match percentage. See our Kroger 401(k) guide for details. | Up to $23,500 in 2026 |
| Union dues (UFCW) | Optional (if member) | If you’re a member of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW) union, your dues are deducted here. You may also see “Union Arrears” if you owe back dues from a previous period. Union dues are post-tax deductions — they do not reduce your taxable income. | Varies by local |
| HSA contribution | Optional (if enrolled) | Health Savings Account contributions if you’re on a high-deductible health plan. Triple tax advantage — pre-tax in, grows tax-free, tax-free out for qualified medical expenses. | Up to $4,300 (individual) |
| Life insurance premium | Optional (if elected) | Basic life insurance is often provided free; supplemental life insurance premiums appear here if you elected additional coverage during open enrollment. | Varies |
| Wage garnishment | Court-ordered | If you have a court-ordered garnishment (child support, tax levy, student loan default), it appears as a specific line item. These are post-tax deductions and Kroger is legally required to withhold them. | Per court order |
Seeing an unfamiliar deduction code?
Kroger uses internal codes alongside deduction names that can look cryptic. If you see something you don’t recognize — especially a new deduction that appeared without explanation — call Kroger Employee Services at 1-800-576-4377 and ask for payroll support. Don’t ignore unknown deductions; small errors compound over time.
Pre-Tax vs. Post-Tax Deductions — Why It Matters
Pre-tax deductions (health insurance, 401k, HSA) are taken out before your taxable income is calculated. This is why Box 1 on your W-2 is lower than your total gross pay — those pre-tax deductions reduce your taxable wages. Post-tax deductions (union dues, Roth 401k, garnishments) come out after taxes, so they don’t reduce your taxable income but they still reduce your take-home pay.| Pre-Tax (reduces taxable income) | Post-Tax (does not reduce taxable income) |
|---|---|
| ✓ Health insurance premiums | Union dues (UFCW) |
| ✓ Traditional 401(k) contributions | Roth 401(k) contributions |
| ✓ HSA contributions | Wage garnishments |
| ✓ FSA contributions | Supplemental life insurance (some plans) |
Setting Up & Managing Kroger Direct Deposit
Direct deposit is the default and strongly recommended payment method at Kroger — it’s faster, safer, and means you don’t need to be physically present to pick up a paper check on payday. If you haven’t set it up yet, here’s how.1
Log into myinfo.kroger.com
Use your standard EUID and password.
2
Go to My Info → Pay → Direct Deposit
Find the direct deposit section under your pay settings. If you don’t see it, look under
Personal Information or Banking in the menu.3
Enter your bank’s routing number and account number
Your routing number is the 9-digit number on the bottom left of a check. Your account number is to the right of it. Double-check both carefully — incorrect numbers cause payment delays that can take 1–2 pay cycles to resolve.
4
Select account type and save
Choose checking or savings. You can split your direct deposit between multiple accounts — for example, sending a fixed amount to a savings account and the remainder to checking. Click Save and allow 1–2 pay cycles for the change to take effect.
No bank account? Kroger Pay Card
Associates without a traditional bank account can use the Kroger Pay Card — a prepaid debit card loaded with your wages each payday. Ask your store’s HR coordinator or call 1-800-576-4377 to enroll. It works anywhere Visa or Mastercard is accepted and eliminates the need to cash paper checks.
DailyPay at Kroger — Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
Kroger offers DailyPay to eligible associates — a service that lets you access wages you’ve already earned before your regular Friday payday. If you worked Monday through Wednesday and need money Thursday, DailyPay lets you withdraw those earned wages for a small transfer fee.How DailyPay works
After each shift, your earned wages for that day become available in your DailyPay balance. You can transfer any amount (subject to a minimum) to your bank account or pay card instantly or by next business day. On your regular payday, you receive the remaining balance after DailyPay withdrawals. Your paystub will reflect the full gross pay — DailyPay is a pay advance, not a separate income source.
1
Sign up through the DailyPay app or Kroger’s HR portal
Download the DailyPay app from the App Store or Google Play, or ask your store HR coordinator for the enrollment link. You’ll need your employee ID and Kroger direct deposit information to connect your account.
2
View your available balance after each shift
Your DailyPay balance updates after each completed shift based on your hourly rate and hours worked that day. The balance shown is your earned, net-of-deductions estimate.
3
Transfer what you need
Choose instant transfer (small fee) or next-business-day transfer (free or lower fee). Funds go to your connected bank account or pay card. Minimum transfer amounts apply.
How Long Kroger Keeps Paystub Records — And What You Should Do
Kroger retains payroll records for approximately 2.5 years
After 2.5 years, older paystubs may no longer be accessible through the portal. This means if you need a paystub from three years ago for a loan application, it may simply be gone from the system — and Kroger cannot retrieve it. What to do right now: Log into myinfo.kroger.com and download the last 12 months of paystubs as PDFs. Save them to Google Drive, iCloud, or a folder on your computer. Do this every year in January, the same time you access your W-2. This takes 10 minutes and protects you from a gap you can’t fix later. If you’re leaving Kroger — voluntarily or otherwise — download every paystub available before your account is deactivated. Once your EUID is disabled, portal access ends immediately. You cannot log in to retrieve records after separation. In-store requests still work for recently departed employees, but that 2.5-year window applies there too.Former Employees: How to Access Your Last Kroger Paystub
Once you leave Kroger, your EUID is deactivated and portal access ends. However, you have two options for retrieving past paystubs after separation: Option 1 — In-store request (most reliable): Visit any Kroger-family store’s Customer Service desk with valid government-issued ID. Request the specific pay period(s) you need. The in-store payroll access remains available for approximately 2.5 years from the date each paystub was issued, not 2.5 years from your separation date. Option 2 — Call Kroger Employee Services: Call 1-800-576-4377 (Mon–Fri 7am–midnight EST, Sat–Sun 7am–9:30pm EST). Have your employee ID, Social Security Number, and the specific pay period dates ready. They can sometimes arrange mailed copies for former associates.Need your W-2, not your paystub?
Former employees access W-2s through a different process — MyTaxForm.com using Kroger employer code 10575. See the full guide: how former Kroger employees can access their W-2 form.
Troubleshooting Every Kroger Paystub Login Problem
❌ “Invalid credentials” — I’m sure my password is correct
Kroger passwords expire every 83–90 days without warning. Even if you changed your password recently, try resetting it — this is the cause in the majority of login failures that aren’t obvious typos.
- Click
Forgot Passwordon the login page - Enter your EUID and verify your identity (employee ID + date of birth)
- Create a new password following Kroger’s requirements (minimum 8 characters, one number, one special character)
- Try logging in again on a fresh browser tab
❌ My account is locked after too many failed attempts
Kroger’s system locks accounts after several consecutive failed login attempts as a security measure. You cannot unlock this yourself through the portal — you need one of two options:
- IAM self-service tool on a store computer — fastest option if you’re at work. Ask your manager or bookkeeper for access.
- IT Help Desk at 1-800-952-8889 ext. 47 — call during business hours, have your employee ID and store number ready.
❌ I’m logged in but can’t see my paystub — the pay period is blank or missing
Three possible causes:
- It’s before Wednesday: Paystubs post Wednesday for that week’s Friday payday. If it’s Monday or Tuesday, the stub literally doesn’t exist yet.
- Wrong pay period selected: Make sure you’re looking at the current period, not a future one. Scroll through available periods.
- Time punch issue: If your hours weren’t punched in correctly, payroll may not have a complete record to generate your stub from. Contact your department manager immediately — they can submit a time correction, but it may push your paystub to the following cycle.
❌ My paystub shows the wrong hours or pay amount
Don’t wait on this one. Payroll errors compound — if you’re shorted $50 this week and don’t report it, it won’t self-correct next week.
- Compare your paystub hours against your shift records (check your schedule in the MyTime portal)
- Identify the specific discrepancy — hours worked, overtime missed, pay rate wrong
- Report to your department manager or store bookkeeper the same day you notice it
- They submit a payroll correction — corrections typically process in the next 1–2 pay cycles
- If your manager doesn’t act, call Kroger Employee Services at 1-800-576-4377 directly
❌ The portal loads but the PDF won’t open or download
- Switch to Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge — these work best with Kroger’s document viewer
- Disable ad blockers or pop-up blockers for the kroger.com domain
- Clear your browser cache (Settings → Privacy → Clear browsing data → Cached images and files)
- Try on a different device entirely — phone vs computer
- As a workaround, try the FEED app which uses a different PDF rendering method that often bypasses this issue
❌ I don’t know my EUID — never set one up
Your EUID was assigned at onboarding and is in your offer letter or new hire paperwork. If you can’t find it:
- Ask your store manager or bookkeeper — they can look it up in the system in under a minute
- Check any email you received from Kroger HR during onboarding — the EUID is often in those automated messages
- Call the IT Help Desk at 1-800-952-8889 ext. 47 — they can verify your identity and provide your EUID
❌ I work at Ralphs / King Soopers / Fred Meyer — is the portal the same?
Yes — identical process. All Kroger-family banner stores (Ralphs, King Soopers, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, Smith’s, Fry’s, Dillons, Pick ‘n Save, Mariano’s) use the same MyInfo/ESS portal and the same SSO credentials. Your EUID and password work the same way regardless of which banner you work under.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kroger Paystubs
What is myinfo.kroger.com and is it the same as ess.kroger.com?
Yes — they’re the same underlying system accessed through different URLs. Both route through Kroger’s Single Sign-On (SSO) and land you on the same employee dashboard. myinfo.kroger.com is the current preferred URL. ess.kroger.com is an older entry point that still works. Use whichever is more familiar — the credentials and dashboard are identical.
When does my Kroger paystub get posted each week?
Kroger paystubs are typically posted on Wednesday for the Friday payday. The pay period ends Sunday; payroll processes Monday and Tuesday; the stub becomes visible Wednesday in MyInfo, ESS, and the FEED app. If you don’t see it by Wednesday afternoon, check Thursday morning — occasional processing delays push it a few hours.
Can I access old Kroger paystubs from years ago?
Kroger retains payroll records in the portal for approximately 2.5 years. Paystubs older than that may no longer be available digitally. For records approaching or beyond that window, try the in-store request method first. If that fails, Kroger Employee Services at 1-800-576-4377 may be able to assist. Going forward, download and save your paystubs as PDFs each month.
Why is my Kroger net pay lower than I expected?
The most common reasons: a pre-tax benefit enrollment (new health insurance, 401k contribution, or HSA) started mid-year; your W-4 filing status changed how much federal tax is withheld; you hit an overtime threshold that affects deduction calculations; or union dues were applied for the first time. Pull up your paystub and compare the deductions section line by line against the previous pay period to identify what changed.
Can my Kroger paystub be used as proof of income?
Yes. Kroger paystubs are accepted by banks, mortgage lenders, landlords, and government assistance programs as proof of income. They show your employer’s name and EIN, your pay period dates, gross earnings, and net pay — all the fields most applications require. For large loans or rental applications, lenders typically ask for 2–3 consecutive recent paystubs.
What’s the difference between a Kroger paystub and a W-2?
A paystub covers one pay period (weekly or bi-weekly) and is available after every paycheck. A W-2 is an annual tax document summarizing your entire year’s earnings and withholdings for the IRS. You need your W-2 to file your taxes — you cannot substitute a paystub. Your W-2 is available in January each year. See our Kroger W-2 access guide for step-by-step instructions.
Is there a Kroger paystub app?
Yes — it’s the FEED app (officially “FEED Mobile”), published by The Kroger Co. on the Apple App Store and Google Play. There is no app called “MyInfo” or “ESS” — the FEED app is the official Kroger employee mobile app that includes paystub access under My Info → Pay. See our full Kroger FEED app guide for download and login instructions.