Is H&R Block a good company to work for?

H&R Block has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 8,680 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 73% of employees would recommend working at H&R Block to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about H&R Block have been left by employees working as Secretary , Project Manager and TAx Researcher .

Does H&R Block pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, H&R Block employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at H&R Block. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at H&R Block?

73% of H&R Block employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated H&R Block 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at H&R Block?

Tax Associate (681) , Tax Professional (441) , Tax Preparer (376) , Receptionist (275) , Seasonal Tax Preparer (234) , Tax Specialist (203) , CSP - Client Service Professional (201) , Front Desk Receptionist (200) , Associate Team Leader (167) , Customer Service Representative (150) , Client Service Professional (141) , FIRST YEAR TAX PROFESSIONAL (135) , Tax Consultant (124) , Office Manager (122) , Tax Analyst (91)

What are the pros of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"The hours are flexible; you say at the beginning of the season which days and times you can work." ((in 461 reviews)); "I don't know how they do it but working at H&R Block is genuinely enjoyable and I've met so many great people there." ((in 461 reviews)); "provide good training every year (from September to December) and enough taxation resources for employees." ((in 421 reviews)); "Very flexible schedules that allow you to share with your family and improve your education while earn extra money." ((in 206 reviews)); "Great coworkers and corporate kept you very in the know" ((in 203 reviews))

What are the cons of working at H&R Block according to real employee reviews?

"Low pay and they don't like to work with you on the hours you prefer to work" ((in 852 reviews)); "Poor management and severely understaffed" ((in 250 reviews)); "No benefits besides PTO and lack of full" ((in 248 reviews)); "Low salary and the grow expectations are limited." ((in 138 reviews)); "No support from upper management or corporate headquarters, they will withhold office supplies like paper in order to save a buck." ((in 83 reviews))

What are employees saying about H&R Block layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed H&R Block locations?

Kansas City , New York , San Diego , Chicago , Houston , Los Angeles , Dallas , Atlanta , Denver , Philadelphia , Phoenix , Orlando , Brooklyn , Las Vegas , Miami , Boston , Austin , Tampa , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Portland , San Francisco , Seattle , Washington , Jacksonville , Raleigh , San Antonio , Colorado Springs , Pittsburgh , Sacramento

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Mar 20, 2026

Flexible but lots of exhaustion

Senior tax specialist

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Build great clientele and relationships, extremely flexible work environment. Good gig for retired folk

Cons

Can be stressful at peak parts of the season and pay is low

H&R Block Response

3mo

We appreciate you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear you value the flexibility and client relationships the role offers, and we appreciate your honest feedback about seasonal stress and compensation.

4.0

Jan 17, 2026

Seasonal tax prep work

Tax preparer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Choose your work schedule. Good side hustle for accountants. Good training.

Cons

Low pay for the work involved. Little work beyond the months of January to April. It can be stressful.

H&R Block Response

5mo

Thank you for your review. We’re glad you valued the flexibility and training, and we appreciate your feedback on pay and technology timing. We’ll continue working to improve the experience for our seasonal tax professionals.

4.0

Feb 11, 2026

Pay crap but people are great

Csp - client service professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers very fun to be at all day

Cons

Terrible pay for long hours

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Easy to get, but short term

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Flexible but lots of exhaustion

Seasonal tax prep work

Pay crap but people are great

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