Does Leatherman Tool pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Leatherman Tool employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Leatherman Tool. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Leatherman Tool?

57% of Leatherman Tool employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Leatherman Tool 3.4 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 Leatherman Tool?

Machine Operator (4) , Maintenance Technician (3) , Anonymous (2) , Customer Service Representative (2) , Engineer (2) , Packager (2)

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

"Great people" ((in 14 reviews)); "They also offer a good benefit program if you participate in the meetings and other events held outside of work." ((in 8 reviews))

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

"Low pay compared to local companies, bad management especially at the supervisor level, supervisors constantly threaten employees with write ups and firings." ((in 7 reviews)); "Low pay" ((in 5 reviews)); "Their supervisors are expected to pass down the information but it often get missed." ((in 3 reviews)); "There are no training programs, staff development or career paths in place, although there are a fair number of positions that are filled from inside." ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Leatherman Tool redundancies in 2026?

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

Leatherman Tool Reviews

3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(67 total reviews)

Ben Rivera

73% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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Ratings trend for the last 6 months (67 reviews)

Leatherman Tool has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 67 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Leatherman Tool employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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67 reviews

5.0

15 Nov 2025

Amazing Company

Anonymous

Recommend

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Pros

Great leaders who care for employees and the company. Your work is recognized and voice is heard. The opportunity of making an amazing product with exceptional quality is professionally and personally rewarding. Working with like minded individuals whom share similar goals, to deliver a perfect product. Growth opportunities across all departments, great benefits, great work culture, and great company values.

Cons

Not applicable, all my experience was positive.

5.0

24 Apr 2024

A great place to work and grow

Machine operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Great people - Competitive benefits and pay - Supervisors and managers genuinely care and are helpful - Lots of room to grow for those that take the initiative

Cons

I can't think of anything I would change.

5.0

24 Mar 2024

Great company

Mecop intern

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Free tools and great people

Cons

Nothing that I can think of

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