Item: Fastenal
Rating: 1
Author: Outside Sales Representative

Question 1

Does Fastenal pay their employees well?

Accepted Answer

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Fastenal employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Fastenal. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

Question 2

How satisfied are employees working at Fastenal?

Accepted Answer

65% of Fastenal employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Fastenal 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

Question 3

What are the top reviewed jobs at Fastenal?

Accepted Answer

Sales Associate (510), General Manager (465), Sales Support (442), Outside Sales Representative (347), Account Specialist (259), Supply Chain Associate (206), OUTSIDE SALES (130), Sales Representative (92), Sales (87), Branch Operations Manager (70), Onsite Account Representative (54), Warehouse Associate (50), Manager (42), Inside Sales Representative (37), Part Time Sales Associate (36)

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

"Most of the people that work at Fastenal are great people from the top to the bottom." ((in 282 reviews)); "Always understaffed and flexible hours." ((in 180 reviews)); "Good benefits and family atmosphere" ((in 143 reviews)); "The training is great and can really open doors for you in the future" ((in 128 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 115 reviews))

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

"There wasn't to much wrong other than the boredom and the low pay the bosses were dicks also but it's ok" ((in 651 reviews)); "over worked and poor management" ((in 270 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 105 reviews)); "HR and managers not good" ((in 105 reviews)); "time jobs have low salaries compared to the industry average and you are expected to work 50 hours for it." ((in 102 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Fastenal layoffs in 2026?

Accepted Answer

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

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