Having donned the orange apron in my younger years, I’m quite familiar with whether or not The Home Depot offers an employee discount. But even more than that, I want to breakdown all of the job perks and benefits that The Home Depot offers so you can decide if applying at the home improvement giant is right for you. Let’s break it all down and hopefully I’ll answer most of your burning questions.

So…Does The Home Depot Offer an Employee Discount?

No.

The Home Depot does NOT currently offer a standard employee discount on purchases.

But…they do have a website that lets employees purchase stuff like gym memberships, local restaurant gift cards, and cell phone services at a discount.

See Also: 7 Highly Clever Ways to Save Money at The Home Depot

What Benefits Does Home Depot Offer Employees?

While you won’t get a standard employee discount, here are the MANY other Home Depot job benefits and perks.

– Health Care: Health insurance for both you and your family.

– Paid Parental Leave: Home Depot will pay you so you can stay home and bond with your new addition.

– 24/7 “Teladoc” Physician Support: Stay at home and do a video call with a physician if your feeling under the weather.

– Pet Care and Insurance: They’ll help with pet sitting and discounted pet insurance for your furry friends.

– Company Match on 401(k) Savings Plan: Home Depot will match $1.50 for every $1 you add to your 401(k) up to 5% off your total pay.

– Performance Bonuses: Financial recognition for when you exceed goals or go above and beyond in terms of outstanding customer service. 

– Stock Discount: They offer a 15% discount when buying Home Depot stock.

– Tuition Reimbursement: Home Depot will help pay some of your tuition if you go back to school.

Does It Matter If I’m Only Part-Time?

To qualify for health benefits, you’ll need to be a full-time employee working at least 40 hours per week.

Part-time employees are eligible for other benefits like short-term disability, vision, dental, and even life insurance.

See Also: Want a Home Depot Price Match? Here’s How to Make It Happen

How Long Do I Have to Work to Qualify?

To be eligible for health care benefits, full-time employees need to work for Home Depot for at least 90 days.

It’s my understanding that the 90 day window also applies to the other job benefits listed above.

Can Employees Get First-Dibs on Open Box Deals?

Yes, absolutely.

Simply by being a Home Depot employee, you’ll know about “scratch and dents” and “open box deals” before the majority of the public.

So you’ll definitely get first-dibs on these products and save significant money in the process.

Can I Get the HD Military Discount If I’m an Employee? 

Yes.

Just because you work for the Home Depot does NOT mean you can’t still get their “unofficial” military discount.

At the time of this writing it’s a flat 10% discount on all in-store purchases.

Be prepared to show proof of your service.

See Also: The Home Depot Military Discount: Time to Cut Through the Confusion

Any Other Home Depot Discounts to Be Aware Of?

Contractor Discount

Home Depot calls it ProXtra Benefits and it’s free to join and gives you exclusive perks, offers, volume pricing, and paint rewards.

If you’re a contractor and make a lot of purchases from The Home Depot it’s a no-brainer.

Quantity Discount

The Home Depot does have a quantity discount program called Volume Pricing Discounts.

Basically, you assemble your project list and if your total adds up to at least $2500, you’ll qualify for a volume discount.

See Also: Bulk Buying: All The Stores That Offer Quantity Discounts

Teacher Discount

The Home Depot does not currently offer a teacher discount.

Senior Discount

Similar to the teacher discount, there currently is NOT a senior discount.

Ask the Reader: Do the Home Depot employee discount, perks, and benefits sway you to apply for a job? Let me know if I’m missing any details and I’ll be sure to update this article.

By Kyle James

Until recently, the Home Depot did not have an official military discount printed anywhere on their website. This has created a lot of confusion as vets and active military try to figure out what, if any, military discount exists. So I thought I’d take this opportunity to investigate these new changes and see what I could find out. What I discovered was really enlightening. Hopefully you can take advantage of this information at the Home Depot and save some money. Let’s get into it…

What Exactly is the Home Depot Military Discount?

I went straight to the top and called the Home Depot corporate office and spoke personally with a big-whig who basically read me their internal “military discount” policy.

Essentially the discount breaks down into 2 main categories:

1. The Everyday Discount:

The “Everyday” discount at the Home Depot is a flat 10% off and it’s available 365 days a year. It’s good for the following service men/women.

– Active members and Veterans from the following:

• Army
• Navy
• Air Force
• Marine Corps
• Coast Guard
• Space Force
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
• US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps (USPHS)
• National Guard

– Reserve personnel

– Retired veterans who served for at least 20 years.

– Those with a Service-Connected disability.

2. The Holiday Discount:

The “Holiday” discount is also 10% and is good for all other veterans who don’t fit into the four “everyday discount” categories above.

But…it’s only available on these 3 holidays: Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Veteran’s Day.

See Also: Lowe’s Military Discount: If You Served, It’s a No-Brainer Way to Save

Do I Need to Show Proper I.D.?

Yes.

This is especially true when getting the “Everyday” discount.

You’ll need to show one of these eight ID’s when registering for the discount (more on how to do this later):

• Active Duty Military ID card w/ picture (Green Background)
• Retired Military ID card w/ picture (Blue Background)
• VA Card with word “Service” on it.
• DD-214 form.
• Valid driver’s license with the U.S. flag  -OR- “Veteran” designation.
• A service-connected VA Medical Center card.
• Common Access Card (CAC).
• Active Military and Retired Military ID card for spouse or dependents. (Yellow/Beige Background)

I’m not sure what evidence is required to get the “Holiday” discount.

Please let me know in the comments if you have the answer to that question.

See Also: Veteran & Military Discounts: 90+ Places Where Heroes Get a Deal

Can the Discount Be Used Online?

As of October 2023, YES you can use your discount online and in-store.

Because of this, you need to create a Home Depot account and then GO HERE to get your military status in their system.

You can also scroll down this page until you see “SERVING MEANS SAVINGS” and click on Learn More. See screenshot above.

You’ll then be guided through the process of registering for the military discount.

The good news is you only need to register ONCE and then you can use the discount online and in-store forever.

The 10% discount will be tied directly to your online account, so when you shop the Home Depot website, the discount will automatically be applied to your purchase.

What Do I Do When Checking Out In-Store?

First of all, you still need to register online or via the Home Depot app for the in-store discount just like you do for the online discount.

NOTE: Keep in mind that when using the Home Depot app you need an iPhone with iOS 13 or newer -OR- Android 10 OS or newer for an Android smartphone.

Follow the same exact directions that are posted above in the “Can the Discount Be Used Online?” section.

Then when you’re shopping in-store, you’ll have to present a Virtual ID (see picture above, looks similar to a QR code) on your smartphone for the cashier to scan in order to get your 10% discount.

The best way to make this happen is to download the Home Depot app and login to your account via the smartphone app.

That way it will be really easy to pull up the Virtual ID for them to scan.

Here’s EXACTLY how to find the barcode within the Home Depot app: (thanks Gail!)

1. Go to Menu, then My Account.
2. Then tap Account, to access the drop-down menu.
3. Next tap Military Discount Benefit.
4. Then the Barcode will pop up.

Below is an iPhone screenshot to show you exactly where you’ll find it.

Unfortunately, if you DON’T have a smartphone you can no longer get the discount which is a TERRIBLE move by the Home Depot.

Are Spouses or Dependents Eligible?

YES….and no.

Spouses absolutely are eligible to also get the military discount, including Gold Star spouses.

Unfortunately, dependents cannot score the savings.

Are Any Items Excluded from the Discount?

Yes, unfortunately there are a few exclusions.

Here are the most notable:

– Installation Services: Think carpet, blinds, tile, HVAC, closet shelving, and windows.

– Special Purchase Appliances: If you have to buy the appliance at the special services desk then you probably won’t get the 10% discount.

– Some Commodity Products: Includes some lumber, wire, and building materials.

– Value Priced Merchandise

– Tool Rental Fees

– Delivery and Freight Fees

– Gift Cards

Is There a Maximum Discount?

Yes.

While you can use the discount as often as you want, you’re restricted to a $400 maximum annual discount.

So essentially the discount will be good on the first $4,000 you spend every year.

Can It Be Combined with Other Discounts?

No.

You cannot combine the Home Depot military discount with coupons or other discounts of any kind.

So What’s the Big Controversy?

Because the Home Depot does not post an official military discount policy online, or in their stores, it’s often misinterpreted by managers and cashiers.

This leads to a lot of confusion and frustration among veterans and active military members.

I’ve read of some HD managers refusing the discount altogether and some cashiers being completely unaware of its existence.

I think if the Home Depot corporate office came out with an official policy, and made it easy to register (like Lowe’s), all of this confusion would go away.

UPDATE: Home Depot now lets you verify your military status online and then you can use your discount BOTH online and in-store.

Visit THIS PAGE and Scroll down the page until you see “SERVING MEANS SAVINGS” and click on Learn More.

Keep in mind that you MUST create a Home Depot account first.

Why Shouldn’t I Just Shop at Lowe’s?

Many vets don’t want to jump through the hoops mentioned above and DON’T want to create a Home Depot account.

Some also don’t have a smartphone, making it impossible to get the discount in-store.

Thus many are opting to shop exclusively at Lowe’s where their military discount is much easier to use.

There’s no doubt the Home Depot is losing a lot of business because of this.

Your military information at Lowe’s is put into their system JUST ONCE and you get your 10% discount every time you shop, no questions asked, and no need for a smartphone.

Come on Home Depot, it’s time to copy your competitor and do the same!

I’d also like to see them open up their “Everyday” discount to ALL vets. After all, isn’t a vet a vet? They are in my book.

Ask the Reader: Have you ever asked for a military discount at the Home Depot? Was it an easy process or not worth the hassle?

Final Note: If you have some further information that I don’t have in this article please leave a comment and I’ll be sure to investigate, thanks.

By Kyle James

On the surface, the Home Depot price match policy seems fairly straight-forward. But when you start digging into the details it gets really confusing and can even differ by Home Depot location. With that said, let’s dig into it and see if we can make some sense of their price match policy. Please leave your experience in the comments so we can learn from each other on this one.

What Exactly is the Home Depot Price Match Policy?

Here are the specifics of their in-store price match policy:

• From the Home Depot site, “If you find a current lower price on an identical, in-stock item from any retailer, we will match the price and beat it by 10%.”
• All you need to do is bring in the ad, printout or even a photo (of either) with you to the register for validation.
• Don’t be in a hurry as the Home Depot employee may need to contact the competing store to validate the lower price.

IMPORTANT NOTE: As of May 2020, the 10% “price beat” that Home Depot had for years is no longer store policy.

What About an Online Price Match?

Yes, you can indeed get an online price match when shopping via Home Depot.com and finding a lower online price elsewhere.

But they’ll factor in shipping costs when figuring out the price match. Also, when price matching Amazon.com the items must be sold directly by Amazon and not a 3rd party seller.

Items must also be currently available from the competing website and available to ship to your address.

Also, be aware that they’ll match the lower price, but not beat it by 10%.

To make it happen, you can call the Home Depot at 1-800-430-3376 or visit their website and start a live chat.

The rep will verify the pricing for you and help you place the order.

See Also: 7 Highly Clever Ways to Save Money at The Home Depot

Will Home Depot Price Match Amazon (or any online store)?

For online purchases they absolutely will.

For brick and mortar purchases, it gets a little fuzzy and seems to be left to the discretion of the individual store manager if they’ll price match online pricing.

Home Depot really needs to fix this policy as it has caused a ton of confusion in recent years.

Here is the bottom line: If you find a Home Depot location that tends to have a more inclusive price match policy, you’d be smart to shop there all the time as you’ll always be able to get online pricing and have the product in your hands immediately.

If you run into any push-back from a Home Depot employee, be sure to stand your ground and involve the manager and HD corporate (if you can).

Most Home Depot managers will cave and give you the price match.

Again, all items must be sold directly by Amazon and not a 3rd party Amazon seller.

See Also: 11 Things To Know to Get a Lowe’s Price Match

What Products are Excluded from a Home Depot Price Match?

Yes, there are some important exclusions…

Custom or special order products. – Includes things like custom doors and window coverings.

Volume or wholesale discounts.

3rd party or discount site items – This includes 3rd party items sold on Amazon.

Open-box, reconditioned, refurbished items.

Sales tax is excluded.

Rebates, free offers, and one-time-only promotions. – This includes bundle offers.

Competitor pricing due to typographical error or misprint.

Pricing from membership-based retail wholesalers. – This includes Costco, Sam’s Club, and BJ’s.

Competitor bid and auctions site pricing. – This includes eBay.

I’ll keep this list of exclusions updated as new ones pop-up.

Can You Combine a Coupon with a Price Match?

If you have a Home Depot coupon in-hand, NO, you CANNOT also get a price match on that purchase.

I was hoping you could but alas, it is not possible.

I verified this with a Home Depot store manager.

See Also: All The Hardware Stores That Price-Match Home Depot and Lowe’s

What About Price Matching on Black Friday?

Surprisingly, YES.

Most store won’t price match on Black Friday, but Home Depot is not one of them.

So if you find a killer deal at Lowe’s on Black Friday, Home Depot (brick & mortar) will not only match it, but they’ll beat it by 10%.

This where the magic of their policy really happens.

Start doing this next Black Friday as it makes for one of the best days of the year to buy tools and hardware.

Ask the Reader: Have you had any issues using the Home Depot price match policy?

By Kyle James