At Dollar General, our actions are guided by a simple mission: Serving Others... For our customers, this means placing them at the center of all we do, working every day to deliver value and convenience through our more than 15,000 neighborhood general stores. For our employees, this means respect and the opportunity to grow and develop their careers, and for our communities, this means helping support the communities we call home. read more
Dollar General Company Culture
Dollar General Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
Dollar General's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
B-Leadership
CEnvironment
C-eNPS
C-Diversity
C-Dollar General CEO
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies
59 /100
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Diversity at Dollar General
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Diverse employees at Dollar General have rated Retention, Leadership, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Dollar General
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies
C-
Women at Dollar General have rated Environment, Outlook, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Dollar General 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?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
-16
Dollar General employees are -16% more likely to recommend Dollar General as a great place to work
| 32% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 48% | Detractors |
Working at Dollar General
Working at Dollar General is rated below average by 79 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dollar General employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Dollar General ’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Nashville, TN. See below in detail how working at Dollar General was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Dollar General
C-
Overall Company Culture at Dollar General is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
Dollar General ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Dollar General Employee Reviews
Out of 106 Dollar General employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dollar General improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
Positive Reviews From Dollar General Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was a smooth process
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?My employees and customers are why I go to work everyday
- What are some of the best things about your team?They all work hard and we are just like one big family in my store
Constructive Feedback From Dollar General Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The lack of hours and no work/life balance
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Dollar General needs to take care of their employees. Provide more hours to get daily & additional tasks done.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Better pay and more recognition
Dollar General Company Information
Dollar General Mission, Vision & Values
Dollar General Mission & Values
At Dollar General, our actions are guided by a simple mission: Serving Others... For our customers, this means placing them at the center of all we do, working every day to deliver value and convenience through our more than 15,000 neighborhood general stores. For our employees, this means respect and the opportunity to grow and develop their careers, and for our communities, this means helping support the communities we call home.
| Headquarter | Goodlettsville, TN |
|---|---|
| Website | dollargeneral.com |
| Company Status | Public |
Dollar General Competitors
Dollar General competitors include Walmart, Big Lots, Dollar Tree, and Walgreens. Dollar General ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dollar General compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Dollar General Employees
79 employees at Dollar General have reviewed Dollar General 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 79 Dollar General employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Dollar General are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Dollar General , which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Dollar General are generally satisfied with their team. 79 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Dollar General are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Dollar General believe the environment at Dollar General is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dollar General is moderate. About 56% of the employees at Dollar General work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Dollar General are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Dollar General - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Dollar General is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Dollar General 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.
Dollar General KPIs and OKRs
At Dollar General 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Dollar General's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Dollar General employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Dollar General CEO & Leadership
Dollar General CEO
59 /100
is generally unpopular with Dollar General employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and by employees in the Customer Support department and Male employees. However, African American/Black employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Dollar General ’s competitors, ranks below Walmart CEO Doug McMillon.
Dollar General Leadership
The Dollar General Executive Team is rated a “C-”
Aaron Belville Vice President, HR Operations
Aaron Belville serves as the Vice President, HR Operations of Dollar General .
Jennifer Beugelmans Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Jennifer Beugelmans serves as the Vice President of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications of Dollar General.... read more
deanna reed Executive
deanna reed serves as the Executive of Dollar General .
Christy ONeal Director, Office of the CIO
Christy ONeal serves as the Director, Office of the CIO of Dollar General. Christy started at Dollar General in... read more
Rob Scruggs Chief Digital Officer
Rob Scruggs serves as the Chief Digital Officer of Dollar General .
Jeff Mooney Division Vice President
Jeff Mooney serves as the Division Vice President of Dollar General. Jeff started at Dollar General in September of... read more
Connie Droge Division Vice President
Connie Droge serves as the Division Vice President of Dollar General. Connie started at Dollar General in March of 2016.... read more
John Culbreth Division Vice President
John Culbreth serves as the Division Vice President of Dollar General. John started at Dollar General in August of 2016.... read more
Bob Ravener EVP & Chief People Officer
Bob Ravener serves as the EVP & Chief People Officer of Dollar General. Bob started at Dollar General in March of 2010.... read more
Dollar General Salaries
How much does Dollar General pay?
How much do people at Dollar General get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dollar General is $130,547, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,281, or $57 per hour.
At Dollar General , the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $228,366 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,790 annually. Average Dollar General salaries by department include: Customer Support at $66,964, Marketing at $138,917, IT at $109,051, and Finance at $107,900. Half of Dollar General salaries are above $119,281.
46 employees at Dollar General rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies (based on 139 ratings) while 44 employees at Dollar General rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies (based on 45 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
$130,547*
Average Compensation
$119,281*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Dollar General Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Dollar General
Diverse employees at Dollar General score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Dollar General in the Bottom 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Dollar General across various culture dimensions.
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Dollar General Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Dollar General PTO
Dollar General's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Dollar General's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Dollar General Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Dollar General
What is Dollar General eNPS?
The eNPS for Dollar General is -16
What is the salary for Director of IT in Dollar General ?
Director of IT average salary in the US is 141k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Dollar General ?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Dollar General is 67k
Who are Dollar General competitors?
Dollar General main competitors are Walmart, Big Lots, Dollar Tree, Walgreens
What are the benefits at Dollar General ?
Dollar General perks and benefits are Health Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy
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