Is Harbor Freight Tools a good company to work for?

Harbor Freight Tools has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 3,497 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Harbor Freight Tools have been left by employees working as District Manager , Equipment Operator and Human Resources .

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 3.5 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 (151) , 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?

"The pay is good and the monthly bonuses are a plus but inconsistent at best." ((in 355 reviews)); "Great benefits and product to promote to customers.Training is available." ((in 264 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 147 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 84 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 215 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 95 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 92 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 66 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

(3,450 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

67% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,450 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).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Jun 18, 2025

Generational Loyalty, Paid Off

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My 90 year old grandpa began shopping at Harbor Freight when it was still a mail order company. A career tradesman, he passed that brand loyalty on to my dad, also a tradesman of many crafts. Harbor Freight has supported my family’s careers for generations, now including mine. I have never in my LIFE seen such great insurance, PTO and 401K plans, nor have I ever had such a supportive and growth-inspiring environment to work in. I look forward to work every day after six months of employment, and I feel proud in my achievements. I love my job.

Cons

Physical labor in a logistics position is mandatory. No tolerance for absenteeism or lateness. Must have an open schedule to be in a supervisor role or above. Pay could be better, but benefits make up for a lot.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

12mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. At Harbor Freight, we do more than sell tools. We support the trade and craftspeople who build and create our communities. We pride ourselves on being the best place to work with a culture that celebrates collaboration, community, and a work/life balance for all our Associates. Thank you for your continued hard work, and we are glad to have you be part of our championship team!

5.0

Jun 14, 2025

Best place to work

Assistant sales manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, benefits, fun atmosphere,

Cons

None that I can think of

Harbor Freight Tools Response

12mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We believe in creating a work/life balance for all our Associates. We demonstrate this by ensuring our leadership team creates respectful schedules that matter to you. Thank you for your continued hard work as we continue to make Harbor Freight the best place to work and shop!

1.0

Jun 11, 2025

Best Place to be micromanaged and retaliated against!

Former store manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pay, benefits and work life balance.

Cons

This workplace was toxic and demoralizing, especially over the last eight months. Speaking out about unethical behavior resulted in clear retaliation, and instead of addressing concerns, the DM doubled down with excessive micromanagement. HR offered no support and often sided with the DM, leaving employees feeling unprotected and silenced. There was no accountability, only intimidation, making it a hostile and unsustainable work environment.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

12mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Because we value our people, Harbor Freight is committed to providing a workplace that encourages open communication and provides fair, reasonable, and respectful treatment from all our team members. We will forward your comments to our HR partners. Thank you for your hard work and best of luck in your career journey.

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