Does HNI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HNI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HNI. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HNI?

74% of HNI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HNI 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HNI?

Financial Analyst (15) , Manager (13) , Product Development Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Manufacturing Engineer (9) , Supply Chain Analyst (7) , Key Account Manager (KAM) (6) , Project Manager (6) , Business Development Manager (5) , Assembly Line Worker (4) , Group Leader (4) , Industrial Engineer (4) , Intern (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

What are the pros of working at HNI according to real employee reviews?

"The people you work with is great" ((in 34 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401 k" ((in 25 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is good" ((in 17 reviews)); "Good pay and nice co" ((in 13 reviews)); "They are a great team always willing to help out." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at HNI according to real employee reviews?

"Company has no leadership." ((in 12 reviews)); "Location is closing because of poor management/ engineers" ((in 11 reviews)); "Midwestern niceness + many managers who have only worked at HNI their entire career = lack of any sense of urgency or willingness to break the mold and try something beyond what's always been done." ((in 8 reviews)); "Low salary, lack of career apportunities" ((in 7 reviews)); "No bonus for houly members" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about HNI layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about HNI layoffs and their outlook for job security at HNI in 2026.

What are the top reviewed HNI locations?

Muscatine , Cedartown , Hickory , Davenport , Chicago , Iowa City , New York , Holly Springs , Raleigh , Minneapolis , Rochester , New Berlin , Hudson , Salisbury , Temple , Orleans , Denver , Mount Pleasant , Clinton , Council Bluffs , Jacksonville , Tampa , Boston , Atlanta , Cartersville , Rome , Remote , LaFayette

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3.5

74% would recommend to a friend

(389 total reviews)

Jeff Lorenger

83% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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HNI has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 389 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HNI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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389 reviews

4.0

Jan 9, 2026

Great Career Starting Point

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of opportunities to try different positions and learn new things

Cons

Not always the most structured

4.0

Dec 25, 2025

Great Company w/ Lots of Opportunities

Senior product portfolio manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

*Some of the best people you'll ever work with in your life. *Leadership invests in developing employees and empowers them to work autonomously

Cons

*The best growth positions are located in Muscatine, IA *Leadership changes strategic direction far too often to figure out what works and what doesn't (not for the faint of heart)

4.0

Oct 23, 2025

Good company

Group leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Steady business and consistent work

Cons

Work life balance is rare

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