Does Herc Rentals pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Herc Rentals employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Herc Rentals. This rating has decreased by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Herc Rentals?

73% of Herc Rentals employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Herc Rentals 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Herc Rentals?

Territory Sales Representative (54) , Sales Representative (29) , Branch Manager (27) , Pro Sales Associate (26) , ProSales Associate (19) , Sales Coordinator (18) , Mechanic (16) , Coordinator (13) , Sales Associate (13) , Sales (12) , Outside Sales Representative (11) , Sales and Operations Coordinator (11) , Analyst (9) , Manager (9) , Field Service Technician (8)

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

"Benefits are good and the company takes care of their employees kind of.." ((in 55 reviews)); "The pay is good and their is room for growth." ((in 54 reviews)); "Fast paced environment and good people" ((in 42 reviews)); "They believe in people and having a great culture" ((in 24 reviews)); "Great team to assist with any needs" ((in 18 reviews))

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

"Bad management will break you, Heard horror stories from other branches." ((in 29 reviews)); "Poor pay and upper management terrible" ((in 19 reviews)); "Long hours and must be on call on weekends" ((in 18 reviews)); "And bad training" ((in 17 reviews)); "Sales managers always want to know where you are and what you are doing." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about Herc Rentals layoffs in 2026?

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

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3.8

73% would recommend to a friend

(664 total reviews)

Larry Silber

82% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.7

Career opportunities

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.4

Senior management

Herc Rentals has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 664 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Herc Rentals employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

664 reviews

5.0

Apr 16, 2025

Good company, meaningful work, challenging targets

Sales representative

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good company Good support for the sales team. Regular training and good camaraderie amongst the team.

Cons

Sales roles can be competitive.

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for your 5-star review and for being a committed Herc employee! Building camaraderie is crucial in fostering a positive and supportive work environment across the branches. We understand that sales roles can be competitive, which is why we provide outstanding benefits for our employees, including uncapped commissions for our sales-focused employees.

5.0

Feb 22, 2025

Good place to work

Customer service representative/tsr

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good people Nice industry Helpful colleagues

Cons

Long hours of work Tough work life balance Low base salary

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for the five-star review! We are happy your time at Herc Rentals was enjoyable and that your colleagues were helpful and kind. We strive to promote a culture of integrity and reliability amongst our employees in our branches. We are open to discussing how we could have improved your time with us if you would like to contact me at michael.nastri@hercrentals.com

5.0

Aug 22, 2024

Great people, great leadership and even better culture

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great Place to Work Certified, amazing benefits and pension plan, strong succession for every position if you want to move up in the company. Each branch has a family feel and all work together well.

Cons

Can't think of any cons, it's a great place to work!

Herc Rentals Response

Thank you for leaving a review! Michael.Nastri@hercrentals.com

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