Does Harbor Freight Tools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harbor Freight Tools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harbor Freight Tools. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harbor Freight Tools?

63% of Harbor Freight Tools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harbor Freight Tools 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harbor Freight Tools?

Sales Associate (316) , Store Manager (213) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (119) , Sales Supervisor (107) , Sales Manager (103) , Logistics Manager (85) , Assistant Manager (77) , Retail Sales Associate (63) , Warehouse Associate (61) , Senior Sales Associate (60) , Logistics (53) , Manager (49)

What are the pros of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"very good part time job good pay and always rewarding employees" ((in 364 reviews)); "Health benefits are great and dental" ((in 254 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 152 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 105 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 80 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"It just reeks of poor management and a lack of caring of who is promoted to what position." ((in 216 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 101 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 90 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 89 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 69 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Harbor Freight Tools locations?

Calabasas , Dillon , Los Angeles , Houston , Moreno Valley , Camarillo , Nashville , Fort Worth , New York , Phoenix , Chicago , San Antonio , Tampa , Atlanta , Austin , Jacksonville , Dallas , San Diego , Sacramento , Portland , Louisville , Cincinnati , Olean , Oklahoma City , Raleigh , Corpus Christi , Indianapolis , Columbus , Riverside , Las Vegas

Harbor Freight Tools reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(3,449 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

67% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (3,449 reviews)

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Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,449 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harbor Freight Tools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Mar 23, 2024

Great Starter job

Equipment operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I love working with my coworkers

Cons

Harbor Freight Tools does not offer pay raise

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. At Harbor Freight, we value people above all else and we are committed to providing our Associates with competitive compensation to support their lives. We review the wages of our DC Associates at least twice a year by surveying the market wage, including during the annual performance review, and we will make appropriate increases, in addition to other discretionary compensation we provide to our Associates. Thank you for your continued hard work in Fort Worth, TX and we are glad to have you on the team!

5.0

Mar 21, 2024

Flexible Company

Sales associate/cashier

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I was is college as I worked for Harbor Freight, and they were excellent about working around my school schedule. If something at school came up to where I was going to be late or couldnt make it to a shift, they were very understanding and worked with me on the matter. It is a great place for students to have a job with a decent amount of hours. They also are among the highest paying part time retail positions in my area.

Cons

You are expected to work most weekends, but that is a common thing in the retail industry. It's not a big deal, but if you're one who needs all or most weekends off, that would be a problem.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

2y

Thank you for providing us with your feedback. We value our Associates’ work/life balance, and we believe in providing them with respectful schedules. Our goals and accomplishments would not be possible without your contributions, and we are grateful for all you do. Thank you for your continued hard work in Ottumwa, IA and we look forward to seeing you grow!

4.0

Mar 21, 2024