Is Harbor Freight Tools a good company to work for?

Harbor Freight Tools has an overall rating of 3.6 out of 5, based on over 3,487 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months. 64% of employees would recommend working at Harbor Freight Tools to a friend and 58% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Harbor Freight Tools have been left by employees working as District Manager , Equipment Operator and Human Resources .

Does Harbor Freight Tools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Harbor Freight Tools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Harbor Freight Tools. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Harbor Freight Tools?

64% of Harbor Freight Tools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Harbor Freight Tools 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Harbor Freight Tools?

Sales Associate (315) , Store Manager (212) , Logistics Supervisor (150) , Cashier (142) , Logistics Associate (133) , Sales Associate/Cashier (119) , Sales Supervisor (107) , Sales Manager (102) , Logistics Manager (83) , Assistant Manager (76) , Retail Sales Associate (63) , Warehouse Associate (61) , Senior Sales Associate (60) , Logistics (53) , Manager (49)

What are the pros of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and the monthly bonuses are a plus but inconsistent at best." ((in 355 reviews)); "Health benefits are great and dental" ((in 258 reviews)); "Great place to work and people are great" ((in 152 reviews)); "You receive a small portion of time off on each paycheck depending on the hours you work." ((in 102 reviews)); "Coworkers were great and made work enjoyable." ((in 81 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Harbor Freight Tools according to real employee reviews?

"It just reeks of poor management and a lack of caring of who is promoted to what position." ((in 211 reviews)); "No work life balance work 2 or 3 overnights followed by an early shift then a close." ((in 96 reviews)); "early and long hours on some days" ((in 95 reviews)); "managers don't even know how to do their own job." ((in 85 reviews)); "Upper management is horrible." ((in 67 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Harbor Freight Tools locations?

Calabasas , Dillon , Los Angeles , Houston , Moreno Valley , Camarillo , Nashville , Fort Worth , New York , Phoenix , Chicago , San Antonio , Tampa , Atlanta , Austin , Jacksonville , Dallas , San Diego , Sacramento , Portland , Louisville , Cincinnati , Olean , Oklahoma City , Raleigh , Corpus Christi , Indianapolis , Columbus , Riverside , Las Vegas

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3.6

64% would recommend to a friend

(3,440 total reviews)

Eric Smidt

68% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.2

Senior management

Harbor Freight Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 3,440 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Harbor Freight Tools employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail & Wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

3K reviews

5.0

Aug 7, 2025

So far, so good.

Retail stocking associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Discount on tools. Flexible schedule.

Cons

Everyone wants more money. But, this is an entry level job.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

10mo

Thank you for sharing your feedback. Your perspective helps us continue building the best place to work and shop. At Harbor Freight, we’re committed to creating a welcoming environment where Associates are not only supported but also empowered with opportunities for growth and success. Thank you for your continued hard work in Houston, TX and we are glad to have you on our team.

5.0

Aug 6, 2025

Awesome place to work

Logistics supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee appreciation, Good pay, great benefits. The new store manager is awesome.

Cons

Customer service. Retail hours. Unloading the truck is rough at times.

Harbor Freight Tools Response

10mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We value the dedication of our Associates and are glad to hear your feedback. Thank you for your contributions and we wish you all the best!

4.0

Aug 6, 2025

Great place to work but limited on growth

Internal auditor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great enviroment! Great Benefits New offices

Cons

If you are looking to grow in your career it will take you some time

Harbor Freight Tools Response

10mo

Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us. Harbor Freight is built on a commitment to Excellence and Continuous Improvement, and your feedback helps us achieve that. Thank you for your contributions and we wish you the best in your future career endeavors.

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