

Diverse employees at CenterPoint Energy have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at CenterPoint Energy have rated Environment, Manager, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
CenterPoint Energy employees are 13% more likely to recommend CenterPoint Energy as a great place to work
| 51% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at CenterPoint Energy is rated average by 102 employees, across various culture dimensions. CenterPoint Energy employees are most satisfied about Professional Development, Manager, and Compensation categories, putting CenterPoint Energy’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at CenterPoint Energy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CenterPoint Energy is rated C+
Last updated months ago
CenterPoint Energy ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 57 CenterPoint Energy employee reviews, 57% were positive. The remaining 43% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CenterPoint Energy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 57% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 43% |
What did you like most about the interview process?very personable and professional as well as direct
What did you like most about the interview process?Asking about my goals for company
What do you like best about the leadership team?intelligence and kind spirited person
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compensation and benefits have fallen behind similar companies, so not competitive.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Stop enabling competitors to hire away good employees. Create conditions to keep good talent and hire more.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Getting the true information out to employees.
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a domestic energy delivery company.
To foster enhanced communication and strengthen long-term relationships with high valued customers through a trusted energy partnership.
The CenterPoint Energy and Vectren merge is a significant step toward our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy.
| Headquarter | Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | centerpointenergy.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1866 |
| Tel | (800)992-7552 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CNP |
CenterPoint Energy competitors include DTE Energy, Engie, Entergy, and Energy Future Holdings. CenterPoint Energy ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CenterPoint Energy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
102 employees at CenterPoint Energy have reviewed CenterPoint Energy 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 102 CenterPoint Energy employees give their leadership a grade of B-, or Top 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CenterPoint Energy are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CenterPoint Energy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CenterPoint Energy are generally satisfied with their team. 102 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at CenterPoint Energy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CenterPoint Energy believe the environment at CenterPoint Energy is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CenterPoint Energy is comfortably fast. About 50% of the employees at CenterPoint Energy work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CenterPoint Energy 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 Houston about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Houston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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 CenterPoint Energy 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of CenterPoint Energy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 CenterPoint Energy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Scott’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Scott in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Houston. Scott Prochazka’s employees rank CenterPoint Energy in the Top 5% for Professional Development, in the Top 25% for Manager, and in the Top 30% for Compensation. Prochazka is generally unpopular with CenterPoint Energy employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the IT department, and by employees in the Operations department and employees in the Customer Support department. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to CenterPoint Energy’s competitors, Scott Prochazka ranks below both Entergy CEO Leo Denault and DTE Energy CEO Gerard Anderson.
The CenterPoint Energy Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Scott Prochazka, Executive Chairman Milton Carroll, and President of Electric Division and Executive Vice President Tracy Bridge
Scott Prochazka CEO / President
Scott Prochazka serves as the CEO / President of CenterPoint Energy.
Milton Carroll Executive Chairman
Mr. Milton Carroll is the Founder of Instrument Products Inc. and has been its Executive Chairman of the Board since... read more
Tracy Bridge President of Electric Division and Executive Vice President
Mr. Tracy B. Bridge has been an Executive Vice President and President of Electric Division at CenterPoint Energy, Inc.... read more
William Rogers Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. William D. Rogers, also known as Bill, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President at... read more
Kristie L. Colvin Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President
Mrs. Kristie L. Colvin has been the Chief Accounting Officer and Senior Vice President at CenterPoint Energy, Inc. since... read more
Dana C. O'Brien Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary
Ms. Dana C. O'Brien has been the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of CenterPoint Energy, Inc. since May 12,... read more
Gregory Knight Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Gregory Knight has been Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President at CenterPoint Energy, Inc. since October... read more
Joseph John Vortherms Senior Vice President of Energy Services
Mr. Joseph John Vortherms, also known as Joe, has been Senior Vice President of Energy Services at Centerpoint Energy... read more
Richard A. Zapalac Senior Vice President of Gas Operations
Mr. Richard A. Zapalac, also known as Rick, serves as a Senior Vice President of Natural Gas Operations at Centerpoint... read more
How much do people at CenterPoint Energy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CenterPoint Energy is $126,219, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,336, or $62 per hour.
At CenterPoint Energy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,350 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,188 annually. Average CenterPoint Energy salaries by department include: Design at $115,860, IT at $62,856, Legal at $153,508, and Sales at $162,078. Half of CenterPoint Energy salaries are above $129,336.
34 employees at CenterPoint Energy rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 103 ratings) while 32 employees at CenterPoint Energy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 33 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CenterPoint Energy employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Art Director, Marketing Manager, and Business Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 9 salary records from CenterPoint Energy employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $127k | $127k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at CenterPoint Energy score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing CenterPoint Energy in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CenterPoint Energy across various culture dimensions.
CenterPoint Energy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. CenterPoint Energy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 58% | |
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IT | 15% | |
Finance | 12% | |
Customer Support | 8% | |
Engineering | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Houston | 65% | |
|---|---|---|
Brookshire | 4% | |
Richmond | 4% | |
Spring | 4% | |
Santa Fe | 4% | |
Other | 19% |
Who is the CEO of CenterPoint Energy?
CenterPoint Energy CEO is Scott Prochazka, their score by employees is 64
What is CenterPoint Energy eNPS?
The eNPS for CenterPoint Energy is 13
What is CenterPoint Energy revenue?
CenterPoint Energy revenue is $10B
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in CenterPoint Energy?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 185k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in CenterPoint Energy?
The average salaries for Business Development in CenterPoint Energy is 105k