CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2024	Mar. 31, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 33,092	$ 37,576
Other comprehensive income/(loss), before tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(7,215)	6,494
Employee benefit plan activity	576	555
Other comprehensive income/(loss)	(6,639)	7,049
Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income/(loss)	(143)	(138)
Other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax	(6,782)	6,911
Comprehensive income	26,310	44,487
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(92)	(274)
Comprehensive income attributable to Franklin Electric Co., Inc.	$ 26,218	$ 44,213