


Diverse employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors have rated Team, Environment, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Academy Sports & Outdoors have rated Office Culture, Environment, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Academy Sports & Outdoors employees are -49% more likely to recommend Academy Sports & Outdoors as a great place to work
| 18% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Academy Sports & Outdoors is rated below average by 601 employees, across various culture dimensions. Academy Sports & Outdoors employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Academy Sports & Outdoors’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Academy Sports & Outdoors was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Academy Sports & Outdoors is rated D-
Last updated 2 days ago
Academy Sports & Outdoors ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 527 Academy Sports & Outdoors employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Academy Sports & Outdoors improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
What are some of the best things about your team?we have great teamwork to get things done
What is the best part about your compensation package?stock and 401k they match up to 6% on 401k contributions
What do you like best about the leadership team?In store management is awesome. Upper management doesn't care about store level employees
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Its not the co workers its management
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Push credit. Engage customers. Show up on time. And do what they're asked of.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Better training, updated registers, better management training
Academy Sports + Outdoors is a premier sports, outdoor and lifestyle retailer with a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing.
The company's mission is comprised of three parts. The first is to deliver an unparalleled shopping experience by providing convenience, offering a broad selection of quality products, delivering exceptional customer service, and selling at everyday low prices. The second is to know our customers. Customers are our number one priority as we strive to be the retail destination they can trust. The third is to respect our associates by creating opportunities for personal growth and career advancement, while promoting teamwork in an enjoyable and rewarding work environment.
The Mission of The Classical Academies is to partner with parents to inspire each student to think critically, communicate effectively, and achieve excellence by providing academic choice. Every student graduates as an exceptional thinker, communicator, and achiever prepared for college, career, and citizenship.
| Headquarter | Katy, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.academy.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1938 |
| Tel | (888) 922-2336 |
Academy Sports & Outdoors competitors include Cabela's and Modell's Sporting Goods. Academy Sports & Outdoors ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Academy Sports & Outdoors compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

601 employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors have reviewed Academy Sports & Outdoors across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.
Overall, the 601 Academy Sports & Outdoors employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Academy Sports & Outdoors, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors are not very pleased with their team. 601 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Academy Sports & Outdoors are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors believe the environment at Academy Sports & Outdoors is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Academy Sports & Outdoors is moderate. About 84% of the employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Academy Sports & Outdoors is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Academy Sports & Outdoors employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At Academy Sports & Outdoors 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Academy Sports & Outdoors' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Academy Sports & Outdoors employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
How much do people at Academy Sports & Outdoors get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Academy Sports & Outdoors is $149,549, or $71 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,215, or $58 per hour.
At Academy Sports & Outdoors, the highest paid job is a Director of Marketing at $351,121 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,445 annually. Average Academy Sports & Outdoors salaries by department include: Admin at $48,973, Engineering at $133,794, Customer Support at $145,745, and Product at $199,609. Half of Academy Sports & Outdoors salaries are above $122,215.
248 employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 738 ratings) while 238 employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 245 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Academy Sports & Outdoors employees include job titles like DevOps, Senior Marketing Manager, and Project Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Academy Sports & Outdoors employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $195k | $195k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $270k | $270k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $315k | $315k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $351k | $351k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Academy Sports & Outdoors score the company 50/100 across various culture categories, placing Academy Sports & Outdoors in the Bottom 10% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Academy Sports & Outdoors across various culture dimensions.
Academy Sports & Outdoors' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Academy Sports & Outdoors' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Academy Sports & Outdoors' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Candidates By Department
Sales | 22% | |
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All Industries | 22% | |
Engineering | 11% | |
Customer Support | 11% | |
Business Development | 11% | |
Other | 22% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 44% | |
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El Paso | 11% | |
Plano | 11% | |
Dallas | 11% | |
Fulshear | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Who is the CEO of Academy Sports & Outdoors?
Academy Sports & Outdoors CEO is Ken C. Hicks, their score by employees is 55
What is Academy Sports & Outdoors eNPS?
The eNPS for Academy Sports & Outdoors is -49
What is the salary for Technical Support in Academy Sports & Outdoors?
Technical Support average salary in the US is 73k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Academy Sports & Outdoors?
The average salaries for Sales in Academy Sports & Outdoors is 176k
Who are Academy Sports & Outdoors competitors?
Academy Sports & Outdoors main competitors are Cabela's, Modell's Sporting Goods