Does Klein Tools pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Klein Tools employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Klein Tools. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Klein Tools?

60% of Klein Tools employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Klein Tools 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Klein Tools?

Machine Operator (8) , Engineer (6) , Manager (5) , Material Handler (5) , Sales (5) , Talent Acquisition Specialist (5) , Engineering (3) , Human Resources (3) , Human Resources Intern (3) , Manufacturing Engineer (3) , Picker/Packer (3) , Product Engineer (3) , Senior Mechanical Engineer (3) , Associate (2) , Buyer (2)

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

"Very flexible and good pay" ((in 15 reviews)); "benefits are good" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great people" ((in 12 reviews)); "Great work/life balance" ((in 10 reviews)); "Holds employees accountable" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Management is ALLOWED to bully you, criticize you, curse at you... all while they do NOTHING and their employees suffer daily." ((in 13 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 9 reviews)); "house, poor long term planning skills from middle and upper management" ((in 7 reviews)); "Managers are always getting held up in meetings more important than yours, treating your time as less valuable than theirs." ((in 4 reviews)); "No recognition." ((in 4 reviews))

Skip to content Skip to footer

Notifications

Klein Tools

Klein Tools Reviews

3.6

60% would recommend to a friend

(232 total reviews)

Tom Klein

83% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture and values

3.4

Diversity and inclusion

3.4

Work/Life balance

3.3

Senior management

Klein Tools has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 232 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Klein Tools 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

232 reviews

5.0

30 May 2026

Amazing culture with abundant growth opportunities

Product engineering manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The culture at Klein is amazing. It is collaborative, fun and fast paced. Opportunities for growth are abundant!

Cons

No cons in my mind.

5.0

27 May 2026

Great place to grow!

Engineering management

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great environment to collaborate, develop, and contribute to a growing business.

Cons

I do not really have any cons to list.

5.0

18 May 2026

Supportive culture with growth opportunities

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great culture for those who want to work hard at creating products that matter. All employee want each other to succeed and its a supportive environment. Plenty of growth and promotional opportunities for those who want it and commit to their own development.

Cons

can't think of any, I have referred several friends here

Viewing 1 - 3 of 232 Reviews

Top companies for "Compensation and Benefits" near you

Gildan

3.8★Compensation and benefits

Amway

4.0★Compensation and benefits

Jobs at Klein Tools

Administrative Assistant

Elk Grove Village, IL

US$25 - US$30 /hr

(Employer provided)

View job

District Sales Manager (TX)