Does Makita pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Makita employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Makita. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Makita?

56% of Makita employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Makita 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Makita?

Auxiliar De Produção (23) , Territory Sales Manager (11) , Sales Representative (9) , Territory Manager (9) , Manager (7) , Warehouse Worker (7) , Assembly Line Worker (6) , Assistente Administrativo (6) , Auxiliar Administrativo (6) , Marketing (6) , National Account Manager (6) , Analista (5) , Sales Engineer (5) , ASM (Area Sales Manager) (4) , Auxiliar De Expedição (4)

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

"They offer great benefits and had given many days off especially during Christmas and New Year Eve." ((in 17 reviews)); "Good people to work with." ((in 14 reviews)); "gained real world experience and had great coworkers" ((in 5 reviews)); "Non it used to be great culture and tools." ((in 5 reviews)); "great work life balance and other" ((in 4 reviews))

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

"Poor management, double standards only , not appreciated people" ((in 44 reviews)); "Upper management could care less about sales staff!" ((in 17 reviews)); "low salaries" ((in 12 reviews)); "And most managers have lost site of or were never exposed to what it’s like to sell power tools through distribution in the current business environment." ((in 8 reviews)); "No bonuses (except an $85 gift card annually)." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Makita layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Makita locations?

La Mirada , Buford , Los Angeles , Atlanta , Chicago , Boston , Dallas , Wilmer , Flowery Branch , New York , Detroit , Houston , La Palma , Portland , Miami , Lawrenceville , Huntsville , Mount Prospect , Surprise , Washington , Raleigh , Cleveland , Anaheim , Calabasas , Downey , Whittier , San Jose , Reno , Jacksonville , Orlando

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3.3

56% would recommend to a friend

(302 total reviews)

Masahiko Goto

60% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.1

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.7

Career opportunities

2.5

Senior management

Makita has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 302 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Makita 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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302 reviews

4.0

Mar 3, 2025

Good Firm

Asm (area sales manager)

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Look after their sales staff

Cons

Not the best pay on offer

2.0

Feb 25, 2025

poor management

Packaging designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

none if you like life balance

Cons

micro management, diva management, no life balance

4.0

Feb 13, 2025

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Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

5 days work Get off work on time Friendly colleagues

Cons

Bad Management Low-paid and Low-paid

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