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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAclara Technologies employees are -40% more likely to recommend Aclara Technologies as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Aclara Technologies is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Aclara Technologies employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Aclara Technologies’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Aclara Technologies was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Aclara Technologies is rated D-
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Aclara Technologies ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 12 Aclara Technologies employee reviews, 20% were positive. The remaining 80% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Aclara Technologies improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 20% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 80% |
What makes you most happy at work?I enjoy new challenges and having to engage with co-workers and customers!
What is the best part about your compensation package?Health Benefits are probably on par with companies of similar size and nature. All other benefits are excellent!
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?management is out of touch with field workers
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?ask for input from those you are training
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?performance reviews should happen when they promise
Aclara Technologies LLC is a world-class supplier of smart infrastructure solutions (SIS) to water, gas, and electric utilities globally.
At Aclara, we are 1,700 people working with more than 1,000 gas, water, and electric utilities worldwide. We partner with our customers to provide robust and secure communications systems and expand situational awareness on their distribution networks that extend beyond AMI.
| Headquarter | 945 Hornet Drive Hazelwood, MO 63042 United States of America |
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| Website | www.aclara.com |
| Founding Date | 1972 |
| Tel | (440) 528-7206 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ESE |
Aclara Technologies competitors include Plaid and Portworx. Aclara Technologies ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Aclara Technologies compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
13 employees at Aclara Technologies have reviewed Aclara Technologies across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 13 Aclara Technologies 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 Aclara Technologies are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Aclara Technologies, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Aclara Technologies are not very pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Aclara Technologies are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Aclara Technologies believe the environment at Aclara Technologies is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Aclara Technologies is extremely fast. About 40% of the employees at Aclara Technologies work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Aclara Technologies 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 Aclara Technologies is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Aclara Technologies employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Aclara Technologies' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Aclara Technologies employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Allan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Allan in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Allan Connolly’s employees rank Aclara Technologies in the Bottom 25% for Environment, in the Bottom 25% for Manager, and in the Bottom 25% for Meetings. When compared to Aclara Technologies’s competitors, Allan Connolly ranks below both Portworx CEO Murli Thirumale and Plaid CEO Zachary Perret.
The Aclara Technologies Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Allan Connolly, Chief Financial Officer, SVP- Finance, IT, Legal Kurt Bruenning, and Chief Technology Officer Aaron Merkin
Allan Connolly CEO / President
Allan Connolly serves as the CEO / President of Aclara Technologies.
Kurt Bruenning Chief Financial Officer, SVP- Finance, IT, Legal
Kurt Bruenning serves as the Chief Financial Officer, SVP- Finance, IT, Legal for Aclara. Kurt started at Aclara in... read more
Aaron Merkin Chief Technology Officer
Aaron Merkin serves as the Chief Technology Officer for Aclara. Aaron started at Aclara in December of 2016. Aaron is... read more
Bob Richardson Sr. VP, Strategic Projects
Bob Richardson serves as the Sr. VP, Strategic Projects for Aclara. Bob started at Aclara in December of . Bob is based... read more
Steve Adams VP Finance
Steve Adams serves as the VP Finance for Aclara. Steve started at Aclara in December of . Steve is based in the Greater... read more
Rose OBrien VP Finance
Rose OBrien serves as the VP Finance for Aclara. Rose started at Aclara in May of 2014. Rose is based in the Greater St.... read more
Holly Piotter VP Finance
Holly Piotter serves as the VP Finance for Aclara. Holly started at Aclara in April of 2018. Holly is based in the... read more
Victor Sitton VP Business Development and Meter Sales
Victor Sitton serves as the VP Business Development and Meter Sales for Aclara Technologies. Victor started at Aclara... read more
How much do people at Aclara Technologies get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Aclara Technologies is $93,246, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,963, or $49 per hour.
At Aclara Technologies, the highest paid job is a Sales Manager at $125,111 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,458 annually. Average Aclara Technologies salaries by department include: Design at $79,517, Business Development at $98,050, Communications at $74,502, and IT at $108,301. Half of Aclara Technologies salaries are above $103,963.
7 employees at Aclara Technologies rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings) while 6 employees at Aclara Technologies rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $153k | $153k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $194k | $194k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $267k | $267k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Aclara Technologies across various culture dimensions.
Aclara Technologies' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Aclara Technologies applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 33% | |
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Product | 17% | |
Communications | 17% | |
Customer Support | 17% | |
IT | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Akron | 17% | |
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Saint Louis | 17% | |
Granite City | 17% | |
Walnut | 17% | |
New York City | 17% | |
Other | 17% |
What is Aclara Technologies address?
Aclara Technologies location is at 945 Hornet Drive
Who is the CEO of Aclara Technologies?
Aclara Technologies CEO is Allan Connolly, their score by employees is 38
What is Aclara Technologies eNPS?
The eNPS for Aclara Technologies is -40
What is Aclara Technologies revenue?
Aclara Technologies revenue is $686M
What is the salary for Receptionist in Aclara Technologies?
Receptionist average salary in the US is 46k