


Diverse employees at CME Group have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at CME Group have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
CME Group employees are 15% more likely to recommend CME Group as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 37% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
Working at CME Group is rated average by 76 employees, across various culture dimensions. CME Group employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting CME Group’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at CME Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CME Group is rated B-
Last updated 25 days ago
CME Group ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 25 CME Group employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CME Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Efficient, professional, kind, and timely manner
What did you like most about the interview process?It was thorough & professional, friendly and not intimidating
What makes you most happy at work?Working in a higly reputable and prestigious company
What does the leadership team need to get better at?They need to have better communications with their employees.
World's leading derivatives marketplace. CME Group consists of four major exchanges. Commodity Futures & Options Exchange.
As the world's leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace, CME Group is where the world comes to manage risk. Comprised of four exchanges - CME, CBOT, NYMEX and COMEX - we offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes, helping businesses everywhere mitigate the myriad of risks they face in today's uncertain global economy.
CME Group's vision is one of ongoing global growth, innovative product development, continually enhanced technology and the highest level of service available on any exchange.
| Headquarter | 20 South Wacker Drive Chicago, IL United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cmegroup.com |
| Founding Date | 1848 |
| Tel | (312) 930-1000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CME |
CME Group competitors include IEX Group, New York Stock Exchange, and CBOE Holdings. CME Group ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CME Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

76 employees at CME Group have reviewed CME Group across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 25 days ago.
Overall, the 76 CME Group employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CME Group are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CME Group, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CME Group are generally satisfied with their team. 76 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at CME Group are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CME Group believe the environment at CME Group is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CME Group is moderate. About 70% of the employees at CME Group work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CME Group are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CME Group is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. CME Group 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 CME Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 CME Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Terrence’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 30% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. CME Group’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the IT department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Female employees. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees in the Finance department, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to CME Group’s competitors, Terrence Duffy ranks right above New York Stock Exchange CEO Jeffrey Sprecher. Under Duffy’s leadership, CME Group employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where CME Group could stand to see real improvement.
The CME Group Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Terrence Duffy, President and Member of Competitive Markets Advisory Council Bryan Thomas Durkin, and Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director John Pietrowicz
Terrence Duffy CEO / President
Terrence Duffy serves as the CEO / President of CME Group.
Bryan Thomas Durkin President and Member of Competitive Markets Advisory Council
Mr. Bryan Thomas Durkin has been President at CME Group Inc. since November 15, 2016 and serves as its Member of... read more
John Pietrowicz Chief Financial Officer and Senior Managing Director
Mr. John W. Pietrowicz has been the Chief Financial Officer of CME Group Inc. since December 2014 and has been its... read more
Sean Tully Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Financial & OTC Products
Mr. Sean P. Tully has been Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Financial & OTC Products at CME Group Inc. since... read more
Julie Holzrichter Chief Operating Officer and Senior Managing Director
Ms. Julie Holzrichter has been Chief Operating Officer of CME Group Inc. since September 2014 and has been its Senior... read more
Mr. Phupinder S. Gill served as the Chief Executive Officer of CME Group Inc. from May 2012 to November 15, 2016. Mr.... read more
Anthony George Gero RBC Wealth Mgt Senior Vice President
Mr. Anthony George Gero serves as Senior Vice President of Legg Mason Wood Walker Inc. Mr. Gero serves as Senior Vice... read more
Christopher Fix Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific
Mr. Christopher Fix also known as a Chris, has been a Managing Director and Head of Asia Pacific at CME Group Inc. since... read more
C. F. Wong Managing Director of Asian Operations and Head of Hong Kong Office
Mr. C. F. Wong has been Managing Director of Asia Operations of CME Group Inc. (alternative name, Chicago Mercantile... read more
How much do people at CME Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CME Group is $97,719, or $46 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $97,445, or $46 per hour.
At CME Group, the highest paid job is a Director of HR at $275,733 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,215 annually. Average CME Group salaries by department include: Product at $124,279, Business Development at $90,138, Finance at $72,473, and Engineering at $123,324. Half of CME Group salaries are above $97,445.
31 employees at CME Group rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 96 ratings) while 27 employees at CME Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CME Group employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Data Scientist, Senior Developer, and DevOps. Comparably data has a total of 14 salary records from CME Group employees.
Last updated 25 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $79k | $79k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $94k | $94k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $215k | $215k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $285k | $285k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at CME Group score the company 66/100 across various culture categories, placing CME Group in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CME Group across various culture dimensions.
CME Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. CME Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 83% | |
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Business Development | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 50% | |
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New York City | 33% | |
San Jose | 17% |
What is CME Group address?
CME Group location is at 20 South Wacker Drive
Who is the CEO of CME Group?
CME Group CEO is Terrence Duffy, their score by employees is 73
What is CME Group eNPS?
The eNPS for CME Group is 15
What is CME Group revenue?
CME Group revenue is $4B
What is the salary for DevOps in CME Group?
DevOps average salary in the US is 82k