Does HNI pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, HNI employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at HNI. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at HNI?

74% of HNI employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated HNI 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at HNI?

Financial Analyst (15) , Manager (13) , Product Development Engineer (12) , Engineer (9) , Manufacturing Engineer (9) , Supply Chain Analyst (7) , Key Account Manager (KAM) (6) , Project Manager (6) , Business Development Manager (5) , Assembly Line Worker (4) , Group Leader (4) , Industrial Engineer (4) , Intern (4) , Customer Service Representative (3) , Engineering Intern (3)

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

"The people you work with is great" ((in 35 reviews)); "Good benefits and 401 k" ((in 24 reviews)); "Good pay and nice co" ((in 15 reviews)); "Work Life Balance is good" ((in 15 reviews)); "They are a great team always willing to help out." ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Company has no leadership." ((in 11 reviews)); "Location is closing because of poor management/ engineers" ((in 10 reviews)); "Some managers aren’t as good" ((in 8 reviews)); "Low salary, lack of career apportunities" ((in 8 reviews)); "No bonus for houly members" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about HNI layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed HNI locations?

Muscatine , Cedartown , Hickory , Davenport , Chicago , Iowa City , New York , Holly Springs , Raleigh , Minneapolis , Rochester , New Berlin , Hudson , Salisbury , Temple , Orleans , Denver , Mount Pleasant , Clinton , Council Bluffs , Jacksonville , Tampa , Boston , Atlanta , Cartersville , Rome , Remote , LaFayette

HNI reviews

3.5

74% would recommend to a friend

(389 total reviews)

Jeff Lorenger

83% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

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HNI has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 389 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The HNI employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

389 reviews

4.0

Mar 1, 2018

Manufacturing Engineer

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

great people, room for advancement, diverse manufacturing operation allowing for many different experiences, continually trying to improve, fast pace work environment

Cons

work/life balance, lack of accountability by others, if you do well at your job you'll likely get to do someone else's as well, lack of transparency by senior leadership

2.0

Feb 1, 2018

Just a mess

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Only gains another star because of the people. They are incredible. Bust their butt for a company that is going no where.

Cons

Everything takes forever. No one communicates. Long hours with low pay. Terrible city.

4.0

Jan 25, 2018

Fast Paced and Fair

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

potential for growth values and commitment to community

Cons

Tensions can get high A few mid-level managers can kill projects and productivity

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