Does Mr. Handyman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mr. Handyman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mr. Handyman. This rating has improved by 18% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mr. Handyman?

74% of Mr. Handyman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mr. Handyman 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mr. Handyman?

Technician (32) , Customer Service Representative (16) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (16) , Handyman (15) , Service Technician (8) , Office Manager (7) , Maintenance Technician (5) , Field Service Technician (4) , Owner Operator (3) , Administrative Assistant (2) , Assistant Technician (2) , Field Technician (2) , Franchise Owner (2) , Manager (2) , Office Assistant (2)

What are the pros of working at Mr. Handyman according to real employee reviews?

"pay is good" ((in 12 reviews)); "Friendly staff." ((in 5 reviews)); "Great people to work for." ((in 5 reviews)); "flexible schedule" ((in 3 reviews)); "The owners here truly care about their employees and treat them like family" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mr. Handyman according to real employee reviews?

"There are NO benefits at all, despite what the ad and website states." ((in 5 reviews)); "Irregular hours and constantly had to double check pay." ((in 4 reviews)); "Still, it's good money and more consistent than working inpendently." ((in 4 reviews)); "Office manager was happy until anyone started showing promise." ((in 3 reviews)); "Took some time to understand why, due to lack of training at previous jobs." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Mr. Handyman locations?

Holliston , Charlotte , Dallas , Wichita , Chicago , Manassas , Edmond , Los Angeles , Olathe , Millersville , Frederick , West Knoxville , Pennington , Clifton Park , Madison , Grand Rapids , Portland , Broken Arrow , Matthews , Chattanooga , Knoxville , Hartford , Baltimore , Miami , Tampa , Charleston , Atlanta , Pooler , Princeton , Birmingham

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Mr. Handyman reviews

4.2

74% would recommend to a friend

(195 total reviews)

Brian Meussner

69% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.1

Culture & values

4.0

Diversity & inclusion

4.0

Senior management

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Compensation and benefits

Mr. Handyman has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 195 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mr. Handyman employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

195 reviews

5.0

Mar 26, 2026

Love this place

Technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Boss fights to have solid employees, no poisonous attitudes, great pay and benefits, office staff is supportive and very good at what they do.

Cons

The only major one is that this is a “road life” job. It’s not for everyone, but it’s what I’ve done for nearly two decades so I am used to it.

Mr. Handyman Response

2mo

Thank you for the great review and for being part of Mr. Handyman for more than three years. We’re so glad to hear you feel supported by your owner and office team, and that the culture, pay, benefits, and focus on building a strong team have made such a positive impact. We also appreciate your honest note about the nature of the work — the road life definitely is not for everyone, and we’re grateful for professionals like you who bring that dedication and experience every day. Thank you for being such a valued part of the Mr. Handyman team!

2.0

Mar 16, 2026

pay a little low

Handyman

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

easy work, van and gas.

Cons

Some guys are still making $28/hr after 3 months.

Mr. Handyman Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated the work, along with the company vehicle. We also understand that compensation is an important part of the overall experience, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective. We wish you all the best moving forward.

5.0

Mar 2, 2026

Professional, supportive and autonomous

Business owner

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

From the local team to franchise operational support, every one demonstrates professionalism and support to their team and business partners. Local owners and service professionals have the autonomy to operate their business independently while maintaining certain standards including living the core values of respect, integrity, customer focus and having fun in the process!

Cons

When opening a new territory, profitability can be a challenge the first few years with initial investments and overhead.

Mr. Handyman Response

2mo

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback and continued partnership. We’re glad to hear your experience has reflected the professionalism, support, and autonomy that are so important to the strength of the Mr. Handyman network. We also appreciate your perspective on the challenges that can come with building profitability in a new territory, and your encouragement to stay focused on people and process.

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