Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income		$ 88,819	$ 70,249	$ 289,522	$ 269,347
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest		(5)	(46)	702	(156)
Net income attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated		88,824	70,295	288,820	269,503
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes:
Foreign currency translation	[1]	33,583	(82,855)	(19,664)	(210,530)
Unrealized (losses) gains on hedging derivatives, net of taxes	[1]	(57,574)	100,583	(50,856)	218,749
Pension liability adjustment, net of taxes	[1]	(1,340)	3,436	(5)	6,704
Unrealized (losses) gains on available for sale securities	[1]	(182)	38	(233)	90
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated		(25,513)	21,202	(70,758)	15,013
Comprehensive income, net of taxes		63,306	91,451	218,764	284,360
Comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes attributable to noncontrolling interest		(5)	(46)	702	(156)
Comprehensive income, net of taxes attributable to Harman International Industries, Incorporated		$ 63,311	$ 91,497	$ 218,062	$ 284,516

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