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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterArch Coal employees are 33% more likely to recommend Arch Coal as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
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| 13% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at Arch Coal is rated average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Arch Coal employees are most satisfied about Meetings, CEO Rating, and Compensation categories, putting Arch Coal’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Saint Louis, MO. See below in detail how working at Arch Coal was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Arch Coal is rated B
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Arch Coal ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 14 Arch Coal employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Arch Coal improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Our management, especially our GM. They all care
What is the best part about your compensation package?They pay 100% of our insurance
What is the best part about your compensation package?Retirement and the safety of the miners
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Find good hr people to conduct the interviews
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Demonstrating the ability to think
Arch Coal, Inc. (NYSE:ACI) is one of the largest coal producers and marketers in the world
Arch Coal is dedicated to being a market-driven global leader in the coal industry and to creating superior long-term shareholder value.
To create superior customer and shareholder value as the safest, lowest cost and most environmentally responsible supplier of coal-based energy in the world.
| Headquarter | Suite 300 Saint Louis, MO United States of America |
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| Website | www.archcoal.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | 314-994-2700 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ARCH |
Arch Coal competitors include Glencore, Cloud Peak Energy, and Peabody Energy. Arch Coal ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Arch Coal compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
17 employees at Arch Coal have reviewed Arch Coal 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 17 Arch Coal employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Arch Coal are pleased with their total compensation at Arch Coal, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Arch Coal are generally satisfied with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Arch Coal are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Arch Coal believe the environment at Arch Coal is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Arch Coal is moderate. About 40% of the employees at Arch Coal work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Arch Coal are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Saint Louis, MO about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Saint Louis, MO employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 68% 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 Arch Coal's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Arch Coal employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Saint Louis, MO. Compared to Arch Coal’s competitors, John Eaves ranks right above Peabody Energy CEO Glenn Kellow. Under Eaves’s leadership, Arch Coal employee respondents are most happy about their Meetings and the company’s Compensation. Team and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where Arch Coal could stand to see real improvement.
The Arch Coal Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO John Eaves, President and Chief Operating Officer Paul Lang, and Senior Vice President of Operations Kenneth Cochran
John Eaves CEO / President
John Eaves serves as the CEO / President of Arch Coal.
Kenneth Cochran Senior Vice President of Operations
Mr. Kenneth D. Cochran, also known as Ken, has been Senior Vice President of Operations at Arch Coal Inc. since August... read more
John Drexler Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. John T. Drexler has been the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Arch Coal Inc. since April 30,... read more
Robert G. Jones Senior Vice President of Law, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Robert G. Jones, also known as Bob, has been Senior Vice President of Law at Arch Coal Inc. of Arch Western... read more
John A. Ziegler Jr. Chief Commercial Officer
Mr. John A. Ziegler, Jr. has been the Chief Commercial Officer of Arch Coal Inc. since March 4, 2014. Mr. Ziegler served... read more
Renato Paladino President of Arch Coal Asia-Pacific
Mr. Renato Paladino has been the President of Arch Coal Asia-Pacific PTE. LTD. since May 2011. Mr. Paladino is... read more
Matthew Ferguson Senior Vice President of Metallurgical and International Thermal Coal for Arch Coal Sales
Mr. Matthew Ferguson, also known as Matt, has been a Senior Vice President of Metallurgical and International Thermal... read more
Deck S. Slone Senior Vice President of Strategy & Public Policy
Mr. Deck S. Slone has been the Senior Vice President of Strategy & Public Policy at Arch Coal Inc. since June 1, 2012.... read more
How much do people at Arch Coal get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Arch Coal is $119,469, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,372, or $56 per hour.
At Arch Coal, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,291 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,689 annually. Average Arch Coal salaries by department include: Sales at $148,179, Operations at $97,742, Customer Support at $62,600, and Marketing at $108,509. Half of Arch Coal salaries are above $117,372.
9 employees at Arch Coal rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Arch Coal rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Arch Coal employees include job titles like HR Specialist. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Arch Coal employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $167k | $167k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 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 Arch Coal across various culture dimensions.
Arch Coal's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Arch Coal's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Arch Coal address?
Arch Coal location is at Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Arch Coal?
Arch Coal CEO is John Eaves, their score by employees is 77
What is Arch Coal eNPS?
The eNPS for Arch Coal is 33
What is Arch Coal revenue?
Arch Coal revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Office Manager in Arch Coal?
Office Manager average salary in the US is 52k