Does Lowe's Home Improvement pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Lowe's Home Improvement employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Lowe's Home Improvement. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Lowe's Home Improvement?

61% of Lowe's Home Improvement employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Lowe's Home Improvement 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Lowe's Home Improvement?

Sales Associate (2545) , Cashier (2206) , Customer Service Associate (1856) , Sales Specialist (1121) , Head Cashier (1081) , Customer Service Representative (969) , Department Manager (929) , CSA - Customer Service Associate (858) , Sales Associate/Cashier (722) , Department Supervisor (678) , Assistant Store Manager (515) , Front End Cashier (500) , ASM- Assistant Store Manager (434) , CSA (391) , Retail Sales Associate (388)

What are the pros of working at Lowe's Home Improvement according to real employee reviews?

"The pay is good and you will make a lot of friends with those at the front end" ((in 4423 reviews)); "The benefits are good and scheduling and we were working towards building relationships in the community" ((in 3441 reviews)); "Great people that work there and are very helpful when learning the job for the first time." ((in 2726 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and will teach you what you need to know for the most part" ((in 1494 reviews)); "Good work environment and the facilities provided by the company are really good" ((in 655 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Lowe's Home Improvement according to real employee reviews?

"Management was poor and had you working 16 hour days on occasions with heavy lifting all night" ((in 3590 reviews)); "Bad manager leads to if youve got time to lean youve got time to clean mentailty" ((in 1411 reviews)); "You really do have to enjoy the retail environment and me willing to work long hours including weekends and holidays." ((in 1140 reviews)); "No work/life balance for senior managers (worked no less than 50 hours a week but paid for 40)" ((in 841 reviews)); "No training was ever accomplished and the manager over the section should have been named Bill so we could call her InvisiBill!" ((in 821 reviews))

What are employees saying about Lowe's Home Improvement layoffs in 2026?

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

Lowe's Home Improvement reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(47,888 total reviews)

Marvin Ellison

67% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

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Lowe's Home Improvement has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 47,888 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lowe's Home Improvement employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Einzel- & Großhandel industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

48K reviews

4.0

Dec 3, 2008

Overall, Lowe's is a GREAT place to work.

Customer service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My co-workers are wonderful, helpful, friendly people. Customers are very nice. I really enjoy being able to help them. Working a flexible schedule is better for me than an "8-5" job.

Cons

Some managers treat us like we are irresponsible children that need micro-managing. They come across as very rude and disrespectful. I feel that we are all very hard working individuals trying to make a living and we should be treated as such. Clearly the managers feel deserving of our respect but they don't seem to reciprocate.

3.0

Dec 3, 2008

Procedures implemented properly Lowe's is the best place to work EVER!

Team leader

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If nothing else the illusion of job security seems to be a great place to start. These people have ALWAYS! had their heart in the right place and I am comfortable saying that in a given atmosphere where conditions play out as we are trained at Lowe's there would be nothing to complain about. Benefits, Good steady pay, opportunities to better yourself from within the ranks, friendship, working with the public. Programs for those in need. Honesty at least looking past store level. Concern for integrity all are "best" reasons to work for Lowe's.

Cons

Favoritism, 10 percent pay increase or minimum pay (whichever is higher) upon promotion and no wavering from that. HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE management (at least at my location). Favoritism, off the street (hiring as a favor for a friend by a member of management especially Store Manager). Unrealistic deadlines, Hectic and crowded aisles (which really is a good thing just hectic). Rude disrespectful customers.

1.0

Dec 2, 2008

Lowe's senior management again takes credit for a job well done

Rtm clerk

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I receive a paycheck and am there when bargains come up

Cons

Lowe's will change your position on a wim If you are not liked for any reason there will be no advancement for you. Management talks to their employees like they are children although some are children and behave as such some of us are not and think we should be treated with respect

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