Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Mar. 31, 2015
Mar. 31, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]        
Net income $ 70,249 $ 73,385 $ 269,347 $ 191,466
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest (46) 0 (156) 0
Net income attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated 70,295 73,385 269,503 191,466
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes(1):        
Foreign currency translation (82,855) [1] 3,694 [1] (210,530) [1] 45,875 [1]
Unrealized gains (losses) on hedging derivatives, net of taxes 100,583 [1] (225) [1] 218,749 [1] (29,332) [1]
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes 3,436 [1] 548 [1] 6,704 [1] 877 [1]
Unrealized gains on available for sale securities 38 [1] 51 [1] 90 [1] 162 [1]
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated 21,202 4,068 15,013 17,582
Comprehensive income, net of taxes 91,451 77,453 284,360 209,048
Comprehensive loss, net of taxes attributable to noncontrolling interest (46) 0 (156) 0
Comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated 91,497 77,453 284,516 209,048
Comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated $ 91,497 $ 77,453 $ 284,516 $ 209,048
[1] Refer to Note 15 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for more information.