CenterPoint Energy Culture | Comparably
CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a domestic energy delivery company. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
102
TOTAL
RATINGS
696

CenterPoint Energy Company Culture

CenterPoint Energy Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.6/5
CenterPoint Energy's Overall Culture is rated C+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CenterPoint Energy CEO

Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Scott Prochazka CenterPoint Energy's CEO
Scott Prochazka
64 /100

Diversity at CenterPoint Energy

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Diverse employees at CenterPoint Energy have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Women at CenterPoint Energy

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Women at CenterPoint Energy have rated Environment, Manager, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

CenterPoint Energy eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

13

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

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

C+

Overall Company Culture at CenterPoint Energy is rated C+

Last updated months ago

Top
50%

CenterPoint Energy ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 102 Employees

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20
40
60
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100
Engineering
96
Engineering96
Operations
57
Operations57
IT
54
IT54
Customer Support
51
Customer Support51

CenterPoint Energy Employee Reviews

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.

57%
43%
Positive Reviews57%
Constructive Feedback43%

Positive Reviews From CenterPoint Energy Employees

  • 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

Constructive Feedback From CenterPoint Energy Employees

  • 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 Company Information

CenterPoint Energy Company Overview

CenterPoint Energy, Inc. is a domestic energy delivery company.

CenterPoint Energy Mission, Vision & Values

CenterPoint Energy Mission Statement

To foster enhanced communication and strengthen long-term relationships with high valued customers through a trusted energy partnership.

CenterPoint Energy Vision Statement

The CenterPoint Energy and Vectren merge is a significant step toward our vision to lead the nation in delivering energy.

CenterPoint Energy Values

  • Lead the nation
  • Delivering energy
  • Delivering value
HeadquarterHouston, TX
United States of America
Websitecenterpointenergy.com/
Founding Date1866
Tel(800)992-7552
Company StatusPublic
StockCNP

CenterPoint Energy Competitors

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.

  1. #1
    DTE Energy's Logo
    DTE Energy
    4.3/5
  2. #2
    Engie's Logo
    Engie
    4.2/5
  3. #3
    Entergy's Logo
    Entergy
    4.1/5
  4. #4
    CenterPoint Energy's Logo
    CenterPoint Energy
    3.6/5
  5. #5
    Energy Future Holdings' Logo
    Energy Future Holdings
    3.2/5

CenterPoint Energy Employees

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.

Joining CenterPoint Energy - Employee Onboarding

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.

CenterPoint Energy KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

CenterPoint Energy CEO & Leadership

CenterPoint Energy CEO - Scott Prochazka

Scott Prochazka CenterPoint Energy's CEO
64 /100

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.

CenterPoint Energy Leadership

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 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

CenterPoint Energy Salaries

How much does CenterPoint Energy pay?

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: Legal at $153,508, Customer Support at $63,354, Product at $176,199, and HR at $117,224. 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.

1st Percentile
$74k
$74k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$101k
$101k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$127k
$127k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$174k
$174k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$223k
$223k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$270k
$270k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$271k
$271k100th Percentile
$126,219*
Average Compensation
$129,336*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

CenterPoint Energy Salaries by City

CenterPoint Energy Salaries by Department

Explore CenterPoint Energy Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at CenterPoint Energy

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.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men 77/100
Tenure - Over 10 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 54/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees N/A/100

CenterPoint Energy Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance

CenterPoint Energy PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals100%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo100%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

CenterPoint Energy Careers

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Overview of Candidates Interested in CenterPoint Energy on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
58%
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%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding CenterPoint Energy

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 Director of Operations in CenterPoint Energy?

Director of Operations average salary in the US is 178k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in CenterPoint Energy?

The average salaries for Engineering in CenterPoint Energy is 140k

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