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Publix Jobs
The largest employee-owned grocery chain in the United States.
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Overview
Publix is a Southeast-based supermarket chain and the largest employee-owned grocery company in the US, operating around 1,400 stores across eight states plus distribution, manufacturing, pharmacy, and corporate operations. It is widely known for customer service, promoting from within, and giving associates company stock through its PROFIT Plan. You apply online through the official Publix careers site by creating a candidate profile and submitting an application for specific store or corporate openings.
| Typical pay | $14–$18/hr for common store roles |
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| Minimum age | 14+ for some roles and locations; many stores require 16+ (varies by state, position, and work-permit rules). |
| Where they hire | Southeast US: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky (8 states). |
| Hiring | Hires year-round across roughly 1,400+ stores plus distribution, manufacturing, pharmacy, and corporate; store openings and seasonal demand drive extra retail hiring. |
Pay varies by state and role. Indeed lists average Publix cashier pay around $14.95/hr (about $15.87/hr in Florida and higher in some Northeast markets), stockers/grocery associates near $16.74–$17.00/hr, and pharmacy technicians around $18.10/hr. Overall Publix hourly pay on Indeed ranges from roughly $12.25/hr for food prep to $37.94/hr for skilled technical roles.
Common roles & pay
| CashierFront-end role scanning and bagging orders and handling customer service; a common entry point. | ~$14.95/hr average (Indeed; range roughly $7.60–$24.20 depending on location) |
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| Front Service Clerk (Bagger)Bags groceries, retrieves carts, and helps customers to their cars; frequently a first job for teens. Pay not separately sourced here. | Varies |
| Grocery / Stock ClerkStocks shelves, faces product, and keeps aisles organized; may include overnight or early shifts. | ~$16.74–$17.00/hr average (Indeed) |
| Deli / Bakery / Produce ClerkPrepares and serves food-department products and assists customers; some clerk roles require age 16+. Pay varies by department and location. | Varies |
| Customer Service StaffHandles returns, money services, and customer questions at the service desk. Pay varies by store. | Varies |
| Pharmacy TechnicianAssists pharmacists with filling prescriptions and customer service; may require certification depending on state. | ~$18.10/hr average (Indeed) |
Benefits
- Employee ownership through the Publix PROFIT Plan (ESOP) — associates receive company stock after meeting service-hour requirements
- 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible full-time associates
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible associates
- Paid time off for eligible full-time associates
- Associate discount and exclusive vendor perks program
What it's like to work at Publix
Most store jobs are hourly and customer-facing: cashiers, front service clerks (baggers), grocery and department clerks in deli, bakery, and produce, plus customer service and pharmacy roles. Entry-level positions like cashier and bagger are common first jobs and often need no prior experience, while food-service and pharmacy roles may have higher age or certification requirements. Schedules commonly include nights, weekends, and holidays, and stocking roles can involve early-morning or overnight shifts.
Pay is hourly and varies by state, role, and store. Indeed data puts average cashier pay near $14.95/hr (about $15.87/hr in Florida and higher in some Northeast-adjacent markets), with grocery/stock associates around $16.74–$17.00/hr and pharmacy technicians near $18.10/hr. Publix is best known for its benefits: eligible associates earn company stock through the PROFIT Plan (ESOP), can join a 401(k) with a match, and full-time associates access medical, dental, and vision coverage plus tuition reimbursement.
Hiring runs through the official Publix careers portal. You create a candidate profile, search openings by location and department, and submit an application; retail applicants may use a separate store application system. From there, hiring managers review applications and invite candidates to an in-person interview, which for store roles is typically straightforward and focused on availability, customer service, and reliability.
To improve your odds, apply directly on jobs.publix.com rather than aggregators, keep your availability as open as possible, and apply to multiple nearby stores. Publix emphasizes friendliness and customer service, so highlight any people-facing experience and a willingness to work weekends and holidays. If a specific store is not hiring, check back regularly, since retail openings turn over throughout the year.
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