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Lowe's
Lowe's is a home improvement retailer. They sell tools, building materials, appliances, and home decor.
About Lowe's, in their own words:
Solving problems and fulfilling dreams for the home.
Since 1921, home improvers of all stripes have relied on us to have the products and services they need. Our commitment to our customers drives every decision we make, from the products on our shelves to developing a more sustainable supply chain and robust philanthropy. We set the standard for corporate responsibility and thoughtful customer service in home improvement retail.
Walk into any of our stores, distribution centers, or offices, and you'll find a driven team of collaborators, builders, and visionaries. As an associate, you will be empowered to learn and grow in your career. From solving customer problems to providing disaster relief, your hard work will help us build a solid foundation for the success of future generations.
The best things about working at Lowe's
- 91% say they get paid time off
- 84% say their health insurance is affordable
- 76% say they have respectful managers
Featured by Lowe's, based on 4,807 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
What Lowe's says
What to expect from working at Lowe's from Lowe's
Perks of working at Lowe's from Lowe's
- đź’µ Bonus opportunities
- 🎓 Tuition-free education assistance
- 🗓️ Flexible scheduling options
- đź’° 401(K) with up to 4.25% company match
- đź‘Ş Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- 🏝️ Paid time off
- đź’ˇ Access to comprehensive healthcare options
- đź’¸ Employee stock purchase plan
Company values from Lowe's
Our Core Behaviors:
- Focus on Customers
- Deliver Results
- Take Action
- Show Courage
- Continue Learning
Our Values:
- Service Minded
- Collaborative
- Inclusive
- Respectful
- Driven to Win
Featured roles from Lowe's
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Sales Specialist
1 year sales or 6 months Lowe’s retail experience
As a Sales Specialist, your sales expertise can help customers find the products they need and encourage them to transform a great project idea into reality. If you enjoy helping people and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, this a great role for you.
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Customer Service Associate
6 months experience with common retail technology
As a Customer Service Associate, you combine top-notch customer service skills with genuine care for people to help customers feel comfortable while shopping at Lowe's. This is an excellent role for those who want to engage with customers and help them solve their home improvement challenges.
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Merchandising Services Associate
None required
You are a key connection point between Merchandising and Store Operations, allowing us to deliver a great shopping experience in every Lowe's store. If you want to build eye-catching displays and implement strategies that showcase in-demand products, you'll enjoy working on this team.
What Lowe's employees say
4,807 Lowe's employees have taken the Breakroom Quiz and told us what it's really like to work there. Here's everything they have told us:
Breakroom Rating for Lowe's
Pay
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Good
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Most people get paid breaks
Do workers at Lowe's get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
How we know this
68% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 401 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
Okay
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Only some people get paid when they’re sick
Does Lowe's pay people when they’re sick?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
36% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 396 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Good
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Lowe's do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
85% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 221 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Benefits
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Okay
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Only some people get separate paid time off for sick days and vacation
At Lowe's, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
How we know this
42% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.Based on data from 348 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Getting sick isn’t a vacation.
You shouldn’t have to lose your time off just because you got sick or had a medical emergency.
A good job gives you separate sick days so you can rest and get better without losing your paid time off allowance.
Good
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Most part-timers can get health insurance
Are part-time workers able to get health insurance from Lowe's?
Most people who work part-time can get health insurance.
How we know this
75% of people who work fewer than 30 hours a week say they can get health insuranceBased on data from 251 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer offers health insurance to all their workers, no matter how many hours they work or what kind of job they have.
Good
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Most part-timers get paid time off
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Lowe's?
Most people who work part-time get paid time off.
How we know this
79% of people who work part-time say they get paid time offBased on data from 166 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid time off, no matter if they work full-time or part-time.
At a good job, you deserve all the same benefits, even if you work fewer hours.
Good
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from Lowe's cheap enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
84% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 279 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Good
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Most people get paid time off
Do people get paid time off at Lowe's?
Most people get paid time off work.
How we know this
91% of people say they get paid time off.Based on data from 423 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone needs time to rest and take care of life outside of work.
A good employer offers paid time off so their workers can choose when to have a break or go to appointments without worrying about losing pay.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 31% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 54% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 7% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 231 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Lowe's worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
35% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 234 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Only some people can choose their shifts
Do Lowe's workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
63% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 229 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Lowe's workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
53% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 158 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
Good
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Easy to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at Lowe's?
Most people find it easy to get time off.
How we know this
79% of people report it’s easy to get time off.Based on data from 374 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
Good
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Lowe's managers change schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
69% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 220 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
Good
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at Lowe's?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
79% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 402 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Good
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Lowe's job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
82% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 109 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Good
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working at Lowe's good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
74% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 231 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2025 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Workplace
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Good
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Lowe's feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 397 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Okay
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Only some people get breaks without interruption
Do people at Lowe's get to take their breaks without interruption?
Only some people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
36% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 407 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at Lowe's?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
69% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 419 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
Good
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at Lowe's enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
69% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 350 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Lowe's recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 452 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
Okay
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Lowe's?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 428 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
Okay
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Only some people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at Lowe's?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 46% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 402 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do people think Lowe's’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 399 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
Okay
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how Lowe's is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
37% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 424 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2026 and April 2026.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
Lowe's job reviews
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Best thing
My coworkers are the best part of my job. I look forward to communicating with certain coworkers.
Worst thing
Asking for help from ASM’S or coworkers and no one shows up or answers.
Customer service representative at Lowe's, October 2025
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Best thing
The people I work with is the best part of the job that's night shift
Worst thing
You're not appreciated it's hard to get things fixed in a timely manner and definitely unsafe working conditions and nobody is held accountable
Employee at Lowe's, October 2025
More about national retailers
Lowe's ranks joint 9th to work for out of national retailers.
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 100 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of April 11, 2026.
Pay ranges at Lowe's
- Sales specialist ($15.50-22.99 per hour)
- Stocker ($15.00-19.99 per hour)
- Head cashier ($15.98-21.07 per hour)
- Customer service associate ($15.00-19.66 per hour)
- Loader ($15.00-22.24 per hour)
- Supervisor ($21.30-29.06 per hour)
- Merchandise associate ($15.00-18.25 per hour)
- Cashier ($15.00-18.64 per hour)
- Sales associate ($15.00-22.33 per hour)
- Customer service ($15.00-21.00 per hour)
- Assistant store manager ($62.2k-82.0k per year)
- Merchandiser ($15.41-20.48 per hour)
- Receiver ($15.53-21.18 per hour)
- Fulfillment lead ($15.58-22.17 per hour)
- Pro loader ($15.00-18.08 per hour)
- Department manager ($21.35-29.13 per hour)
- Paint associate ($15.00-19.00 per hour)
- CDL driver ($20.80-28.00 per hour)
- Delivery coordinator ($17.34-21.01 per hour)
- Cabinet specialist ($18.20-23.07 per hour)
- Forklift operator ($15.23-22.00 per hour)
- Administrative assistant ($18.06-32.54 per hour)
- Staffing and scheduling coordinator ($19.50-24.94 per hour)
- Night operations supervisor ($19.38-31.36 per hour)
- Merchandise manager ($22.50-29.33 per hour)
- Fulfillment associate ($15.00-17.95 per hour)
- Manager ($23.15-42.41 per hour)
- Outside salesperson ($15.00-18.72 per hour)
- Asset protection manager ($25.18-34.00 per hour)
- Night supervisor ($15.85-27.50 per hour)
- Supervisor ($19.84-31.30 per hour)
- Paint department supervisor ($17.33-28.50 per hour)
- Appliance salesperson ($19.30-27.26 per hour)
- Merchandising specialist ($15.93-20.59 per hour)