McMaster-Carr reviews

2.7

25% would recommend to a friend

(1,355 total reviews)

Jay Delaney

29% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

McMaster-Carr has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,355 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The McMaster-Carr employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews
5.0
Jan 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I loved working here! Privately held company, so they treat employees very well. You get a wide range of experience and usually grow quickly.

Cons

Fully remote work is not an option and you don’t usually get a say in where you are placed.

2.0
Jan 29, 2026

Great Money, Bogus Operation

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Learned a lot, insane bonuses

Cons

Unreasonable expectations, micromanagement, sink or swim environment

3.0
Jan 26, 2026

Great Pay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is large and opportunities for increases Cash Profit Sharing Can change teams

Cons

Your team can make or break your experience High expectations can lead to a stressful work environment Hidden expectations

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