Question 1

Does MSC Industrial Direct pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, MSC Industrial Direct employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at MSC Industrial Direct. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at MSC Industrial Direct?

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52% of MSC Industrial Direct employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated MSC Industrial Direct 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.0 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at MSC Industrial Direct?

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Account Executive (53), Sales (26), Outside Sales Representative (25), Customer Service Representative (24), Key Account Sales Consultant (21), Manager (21), Sales Representative (16), OSA (15), Account Representative (14), Sales Associate (14), Sales Executive (13), National Account Manager (9), TELESALES Representative (9), Account Manager (8), Inside Sales Associate (8)

Question 4

What are the pros of working at MSC Industrial Direct according to real employee reviews?

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"Great culture and place to work" ((in 73 reviews)); "Good benefits to include health and 401K" ((in 72 reviews)); "Good pay for no degree." ((in 54 reviews)); "great people and products." ((in 47 reviews)); "Good work life balance" ((in 32 reviews))

Question 5

What are the cons of working at MSC Industrial Direct according to real employee reviews?

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"Upper management is atrocious." ((in 30 reviews)); "Direct manager determines your company advancement" ((in 27 reviews)); "Gershwind made us the scape goat for his lack of leadership." ((in 19 reviews)); "can be stressful at times, poor training" ((in 16 reviews)); "Low salary" ((in 14 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about MSC Industrial Direct layoffs in 2026?

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

Question 7

What are the top reviewed MSC Industrial Direct locations?

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Melville, Davidson, Charlotte, Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Southfield, Elkhart, Mableton, Jonestown, Columbus, Detroit, Dallas, Fernley, Los Angeles, Hanover Park, Cincinnati, San Diego, Harrisburg, Cleveland, Denver, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Reno, Pittsburgh, Tampa, Wood Dale, Tulsa, Dayton, Davenport

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