Does McMaster-Carr pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, McMaster-Carr employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at McMaster-Carr. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at McMaster-Carr?

28% of McMaster-Carr employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated McMaster-Carr 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.2 for culture and values and 2.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at McMaster-Carr?

Management Trainee (81) , Supervisor (67) , Manager (48) , Business Operations Specialist (46) , Generalist (39) , Operations Manager (29) , Operations Supervisor (27) , Bin Filler (22) , Customer Service Representative (21) , Distribution Generalist (21) , Warehouse Distribution Specialist (21) , Management (20) , Operations Specialist (20) , Distribution Specialist (17) , Sales (17)

What are the pros of working at McMaster-Carr according to real employee reviews?

"Great pay and the profit sharing is excellent" ((in 208 reviews)); "Great people and mentors to help you establish your career" ((in 84 reviews)); "Work/Life balance can be good (depends on the team)" ((in 77 reviews)); "Great salary and an excellent staff of people." ((in 69 reviews)); "Full tuition reimbursement" ((in 62 reviews))

What are the cons of working at McMaster-Carr according to real employee reviews?

"Poor Management" ((in 117 reviews)); "Those are the people who last long enough to become promoted and perpetuate the toxic culture." ((in 109 reviews)); "Bad managers never last long there." ((in 59 reviews)); "aggressive and each department gets a new supervisor 2" ((in 46 reviews)); "Upper management was also oddly apathetic, someone in your direct organization could be fired, seemingly at random, and no one would ever acknowledge it." ((in 38 reviews))

What are employees saying about McMaster-Carr layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed McMaster-Carr locations?

Elmhurst , Atlanta , Robbinsville , Santa Fe Springs , Aurora , Chicago , Los Angeles , Santa Fe Springs , Douglasville , Cleveland , Robinsville , Princeton , Norwalk , Jersey City , Trenton , Philadelphia , Edison , Lambertville , New Brunswick , Toms River , Vineland , Bloomingdale , Gurnee , Lombard , Mount Prospect , Park Forest , Elmhurst , New York , Phoenix , Atlanta

McMaster-Carr reviews

2.7

28% would recommend to a friend

(1,363 total reviews)

Jay Delaney

31% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

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McMaster-Carr has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,363 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The McMaster-Carr employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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1K reviews

3.0

Mar 13, 2012

Very hard work in the warehouse, but financially rewarding.

Order clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great pay, bonuses, benefits. No overtime. Monday thru Friday work week. Great Christmas party. Many employee giveaways. Full cafeteria. If you are a hard worker, physically fit, can handle high pressure work and high stress, fast pace, etc. this is a great company to work for. Don't expect any down time at work, but you will enjoy the benefits and pay while you are off.

Cons

Extremely fast paced in warehouse. Never a chance to slow down and catch your breath. When orders slow down, other work is assigned immediately. They pay well and expect you to work hard for that pay. You need to be a perfectionist and work at 110% capacity.

3.0

Nov 1, 2011

Not bad. A good temporary fit.

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits. Great work life balance. Company treats employees with respect. Surrounded by competent co-workers.

Cons

No room for advancement unless management trainee. Jobs are very specific, so day-to-day becomes monotonous. Strange level of oversight on seemingly benign tasks.

3.0

Aug 31, 2011

Great placed to work if you are on the I.T. side at the headquarters.

I t professional

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

* Unprecedented benefits. * The vast majority of workers care about what they do, they do it in a professional manner and are always willing to help. * If they see potential in you they will develop you. * They move people around (again if you have the education and the potential) frequently.

Cons

* Management's treatment of employees has declined in recent years and is hurting morale and employee loyalty. * If you are not on the I.T. side of things or you don't have an ivy league education it's not the greatest place to work, even with the benefits. * If you are at all a slacker, forget about it. We work hard at McM.

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Very hard work in the warehouse, but financially rewarding.

Not bad. A good temporary fit.

Great placed to work if you are on the I.T. side at the headquarters.

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