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?

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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?

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"Most of the people that work at Fastenal are great people from the top to the bottom." ((in 278 reviews)); "Always understaffed and flexible hours." ((in 177 reviews)); "Good benefits and can learn about industry" ((in 145 reviews)); "Great training to help sales and knowledge of customers" ((in 119 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 114 reviews))

Question 5

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

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"There wasn't to much wrong other than the boredom and the low pay the bosses were dicks also but it's ok" ((in 659 reviews)); "over worked and poor management" ((in 265 reviews)); "Bad upper management." ((in 107 reviews)); "Low pay and commission" ((in 106 reviews)); "HR and managers not good" ((in 101 reviews))

Question 6

What are employees saying about Fastenal layoffs in 2026?

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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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