Is HARMAN a good company to work for?

HARMAN has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 6,821 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 76% of employees would recommend working at HARMAN to a friend and 68% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about HARMAN have been left by employees working as Intern , Software Engineer and Engineer .

Does HARMAN pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HARMAN employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HARMAN. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HARMAN?

76% of HARMAN employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HARMAN 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.8 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HARMAN?

Senior Software Engineer (512) , Software Engineer (496) , Technical Lead (197) , Senior Engineer (162) , Associate Engineer (146) , Associate Software Engineer (139) , Senior Product Engineer (111) , Principal Engineer (84) , Principal Software Engineer (72) , Lead Engineer (64) , Software Developer (62) , Engineer (58) , Senior Engineer - Product Development (57) , Tech Lead (57) , Manager (51)

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

"In those positions you can have a good work/life balance and just use all the benefits." ((in 783 reviews)); "Good work culture And ethics" ((in 291 reviews)); "3) Salary and hikes are good only if you are in connected cars not in connected services which is Symphony telecas changed name." ((in 233 reviews)); "All people are good and awesome to work with" ((in 165 reviews)); "The benefits were good and the atmosphere in the company was very supportive among all the co" ((in 148 reviews))

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

"Poor Management and stress full life" ((in 267 reviews)); "Sometimes it seems like the managers don't really understand what I am trying to say" ((in 129 reviews)); "No salary hikes and no other cons" ((in 71 reviews)); "Leadership is poor and dated" ((in 24 reviews)); "HR team is pathetic and so is senior management." ((in 24 reviews))

What are employees saying about HARMAN layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed HARMAN locations?

Novi , Northridge , Farmington Hills , Richardson , Los Angeles , Stamford , Detroit , Elkhart , Redmond , Franklin , New York , Sandy , Dallas , Bellevue , Chicago , Salt Lake City , South Jordan , Mountain View , Seattle , El Paso , Saint Louis , Bowling Green , Washington , Indianapolis , Palo Alto , Cheney , Vernon Hills , Phoenix , Austin , Houston

HARMAN reviews

3.8

76% would recommend to a friend

(5,963 total reviews)

Christian Sobottka

79% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Culture & values

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.4

Senior management

HARMAN has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 5,963 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HARMAN 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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6K reviews

2.0

Apr 1, 2013

Rewarding but painful

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

A great tradition of high end audio system. Respected by audiophiles worldwide. Employees very dedicated and cohesive, overall.

Cons

Poor marketing efforts. They rely on reputation and word of mouth to extend brands. BOSE and Beats out-market Harman with mailings, print ads, web ads and broadcast commercials. Senior management determined to outsource all functions to China and India, Many lay offs in the US and Europe. Senior management rewards themselves with large bonuses while their products list numerous defects and the supply chain dynamics deliver damaged packages. Employees nervous about their futures within the company

3.0

Dec 2, 2024

Don't get cancelled

Senior electronics engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company reputation and brand names. Excellent quality products. Excellent employee benefits.

Cons

Company is in employee reduction mode, meaning your job could be cancelled at anytime without notice. However, you may notice many of your co-workers quitting for unknown reasons. Keep your eyes open and your radar on. Job security does not exist here.

HARMAN Response

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Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience with us. We’re pleased to hear that you valued the company’s reputation, product quality, and benefits. We understand that hearing about business changes can be unsettling. These decisions are never easy but are part of our efforts to align with market demands and ensure the long-term success of the company. HARMAN remains focused on future growth, which includes attracting the best talent to help us achieve our ambitious goals. We’re committed to improving transparency and communication with employees during challenging times. Your feedback is important, and we’ll take it into consideration as we continue to evolve and support our team members. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors.

1.0

Apr 10, 2021

If you are applying to a role in North America beware. Multiple rounds of large scale layoffs in the last several years

Senior analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

None - avoid at all costs

Cons

Ineffective, bloated management structure. Morale has been low for many years.

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