How do employees rate Clayton?

Employees rate Clayton 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 693 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

How can I get a job at Clayton?

To get a job at Clayton, browse currently open positions and apply for a job near you. Once you get a positive response, make sure to find out about the interview process at Clayton and prepare for tough questions.

Do people recommend working at Clayton?

Overall, 73% of employees would recommend working at Clayton to a friend. This is based on 693 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do job seekers rate their interview experience at Clayton?

59% of job seekers rate their interview experience at Clayton as positive. Candidates give an average difficulty score of 2.6 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) for their job interview at Clayton.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Clayton?

72% of employees think that Clayton has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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3.9

based on 691 ratings

73% would recommend to a friend

Kevin Clayton

82% approve of CEO

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Description Clayton is committed to opening doors to a better life. We are a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members.

We are aware of multiple cases where individuals have been posing as our recruiters and contacting job seekers with fake job opportunities. If you have experienced this activity, please immediately file a complaint to the Internet Crime Complaint Center.

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Why Clayton

Who We Are
Clayton is a leading single-family, values-driven home builder dedicated to attainable housing, sustainable practices and creating a world-class experience for customers and team members. Our company portfolio includes a broad offering of attainable housing, and as a vertically integrated home builder, we are uniquely positioned to serve customers through every stage of the homeownership journey – building, selling, financing, and insuring homes.

Our Story
Clayton was founded in 1956 when Tennessee native Jim Clayton sold his first home. His son, Kevin, grew up learning about the family business and became the CEO in 1999. Under their leadership and vision, we've helped millions of people become homeowners. We have a wide offering of products and services of attainable homeownership solutions, and we're uniquely positioned in all regions across America to meet various budgets, housing, and lifestyle needs.

Our Company Values

Open doors.
Be a home.
Drive change.
Do good.
Earn trust.

Company updates

Clayton

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Clayton is proud to be listed in the 2026 Architectural Digest (AD) PRO Directory, an industry-leading resource curated by the editors of Architectural Digest that showcases top architecture and design professionals. This recognition reflects our commitment to thoughtful home designs while expanding access to attainable housing nationwide. It also celebrates the incredible work of our designers - leaders who stay ahead of emerging trends while keeping homeowners’ needs at the heart of every decision. Their creativity and insight help us create homes that feel fresh, functional and truly connected to the people who live in them. Explore Clayton's listing here: https://lnkd.in/gxRys9RB...Show more

Clayton is proud to be listed in the 2026 Architectural Digest (AD) PRO Directory, an industry-leading resource curated by the editors of Architectural Digest that showcases top architecture and design professionals. This recognition reflects our commitment to thoughtful home designs while expanding access to attainable housing nationwide. It also celebrates the incredible work of our designers - leaders who stay ahead of emerging trends while keeping homeowners’ needs at the heart of every decision. Their creativity and insight help us create homes that feel fresh, functional and truly connected to the people who live in them. Explore Clayton's listing here: https://lnkd.in/gxRys9RB

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Clayton

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Listen to this new episode from The Knowledge Project Podcast as it recounts the story of Clayton Founder Jim Clayton and his life lessons in perseverance, strategic thinking, hard work and caring for others. From his humble beginnings as a sharecropper’s son in Depression-era Tennessee to founding our company and growing Clayton to become a national home builder, Jim’s story reflects our company values that continue to shape our culture today. https://lnkd.in/gZ7Y3Dm4...Show more

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Jim Clayton: Turning Competitors' Mistakes Into $1.7B [Outliers]

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Clayton

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Since partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation in 2022, Clayton has helped plant over 5 million trees! Together, we’re restoring critical forest lands across the country through reforestation efforts. As part of our ongoing sustainability commitment, we will plant more than 5.5 million native species trees by year's end, supporting 36 reforestation projects in 18 states and helping restore over 12,000 acres in forests of great need. This includes planting 1.07 million trees in 2025, representing one for every tree used in our home building projects in 2024. Read the article and check out the video below to learn more about Clayton's partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation. https://lnkd.in/e4Zgn9dy...Show more

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Clayton awards & accolades

AD PRO Directory, Architectural Digest, 2026
Manufacturer of the Year Award, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), 2026
Manufacturer of the Year Award, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), 2025
Leadership in Sustainability Award, Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), 2025
America’s Best Employers By State, Forbes, 2025

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Jobs at Clayton

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Hackleburg, AL

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Associate Labor, Custodial

Administrative Assistant

Employee reviews at Clayton

Clayton has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 691 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Clayton employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by category

4.0

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Senior management

Employee reviews

Retail inside sales specialist Current employee

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