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Cover Page - shares
 6 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2022
Nov. 28, 2022
Cover [Abstract]    
Entity Registrant Name METHODE ELECTRONICS, INC.  
Entity Central Index Key 0000065270  
Document Type 10-Q  
Document Period End Date Oct. 29, 2022  
Amendment Flag false  
Current Fiscal Year End Date --04-29  
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes  
Trading Symbol MEI  
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer  
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   36,091,673
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023  
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2  
Entity Shell Company false  
Entity Small Business false  
Entity Emerging Growth Company false  
Entity File Number 001-33731  
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-2090085  
Entity Address, Address Line One 8750 West Bryn Mawr Avenue  
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 1000  
Entity Address, City or Town Chicago  
Entity Address, State or Province IL  
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 60631-3518  
City Area Code 708  
Local Phone Number 867-6777  
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE  
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes  
Document Quarterly Report true  
Document Transition Report false  
Title of 12(b) Security Common Stock, $0.50 Par Value  
Security Exchange Name NYSE