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Costco

Costco is a membership-only warehouse club that provides a wide selection of merchandise. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 2529

TOTAL RATINGS: 24018

CEO: W. Craig Jelinek

Costco Retention Score

Costco is in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 56% of employees would not leave Costco if they were offered a job for more money while 66% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 61% of Costco's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 39% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 10 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Costco's Retention

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20%
In the Top 20% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
TOP
35%
In the Top 35% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle
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1st place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

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B+76 / 100

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Who Ranks Costco's Retention the Highest?

Department - Communications 97/100

Tenure - Less than 1 Year 92/100

Department - Marketing 89/100

Who Ranks Costco's Retention the Lowest?

Gender - Non-Binary 44/100

Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 58/100

Department - Engineering 59/100

Costco Retention At a Glance

Costco's Retention score is rated a "B+" by 2509 employees. The category helps understand Costco's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Costco's Retention score has remained steady at 76/100. Costco ranks in 1st place versus 5 competitors which include Amazon, Dell Technologies, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart. The Communications and Marketing departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Engineering and Customer Success departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Costco's Retention score is in the Top 20% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 35% compared to 148 nearby companies in Seattle.

Costco's Retention Trendline

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How Costco's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	83%
No	17%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	85%
No	15%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	66%
No	34%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	30%
Once a month	16%
Once a quarter	14%
Once a year	23%
Never	17%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	71%
No	29%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	61%
No	39%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	45%
Secure Enough	28%
Neutral	10%
Insecure	10%
Very Insecure	7%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	17%
Once a week	11%
Once a month	23%
Once a quarter	17%
Never	32%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	64%
No	36%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	62%
No	38%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	56%
No	44%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	70%
No	30%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Costco's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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20%

Costco ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

Costco's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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35%

Costco ranks in the Top 35% of other companies in Seattle for Retention Score.

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