Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014		Jun. 30, 2013		Jun. 30, 2012
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 234,579		$ 142,407		$ 329,541
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation	44,881	[1]	5,379	[1]	(136,240)	[1]
Unrealized (losses) gains on hedging derivatives	(28,370)	[1]	(26,993)	[1]	68,541	[1]
Pension liability adjustment	(7,666)	[1]	3,119	[1]	(29,399)	[1]
Unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities	287	[1]	4,376	[1]	(120)	[1]
Other comprehensive income (loss) before taxes, attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated	9,132		(14,119)		(97,218)
Income tax (benefit) expense	(8,867)		(6,210)		9,806
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	17,999		(7,909)		(107,024)
Comprehensive income, net of taxes	252,578		134,498		222,517
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(113)		0		0
Comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated	$ 252,691		$ 134,498		$ 222,517

[1] Refer to Note 15 - Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) for more information.