

Diverse employees at Donaldson Company have rated Compensation, Happiness, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Donaldson Company have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Donaldson Company employees are -9% more likely to recommend Donaldson Company as a great place to work
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at Donaldson Company is rated below average by 114 employees, across various culture dimensions. Donaldson Company employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Donaldson Company’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Donaldson Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Donaldson Company is rated D
Last updated a month ago
Donaldson Company ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 90 Donaldson Company employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Donaldson Company improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone seems to value customers.
What are some of the best things about your team?Evryone seems to be respectful.
What did you like most about the interview process?They were friendly, but I was able to ask them all the questions I wanted to.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Strategy around total compmesation and not offering bug bonuses only to the executives.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Bonuses should be shared with all employees, not just leadership.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Make sure you specify they are going to have to do everything and figure out everything for themselves. There is little to no support.
Donaldson Company, Inc. (Donaldson) is a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts
To provide filtration solutions that improve people's lives, enhance customers' equipment performance and protect the environment.
Our Values: Every action we take is driven by our key values of integrity, respect and commitment.
| Headquarter | 1400 West 94th Street Minneapolis, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | donaldson.com |
| Founding Date | 1915 |
| Tel | 952-887-3131 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DCI |
Donaldson Company competitors include Cummins Inc., Mahle, and Pall. Donaldson Company ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Donaldson Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
114 employees at Donaldson Company have reviewed Donaldson Company across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 114 Donaldson Company employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Donaldson Company are not very pleased with their total compensation at Donaldson Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Donaldson Company are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an F. Less than half believe the meetings at Donaldson Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Donaldson Company believe the environment at Donaldson Company is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Donaldson Company is moderate. About 48% of the employees at Donaldson Company work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Donaldson Company are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Minneapolis about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Minneapolis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% 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 Donaldson Company's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Donaldson Company employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Tod’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Tod in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Tod Carpenter’s employees rank Donaldson Company in the Top 50% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Bottom 35% for Compensation. Carpenter is generally unpopular with Donaldson Company employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by African American/Black employees and Female employees. However, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Donaldson Company’s competitors, Tod Carpenter ranks below both Mahle CEO Dr. Jörg Stratmann and Cummins Inc. CEO Tom Linebarger.
The Donaldson Company Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Tod Carpenter, Senior Vice President of Engine Products Thomas Scalf, and VP & CFO Scott Robinson
Tod Carpenter CEO / President
Tod Carpenter serves as the CEO / President of Donaldson Company.
Thomas Scalf Senior Vice President of Engine Products
Mr. Thomas R. Scalf has been Senior Vice President of Engine Products at Donaldson Company, Inc. since April 1, 2014 and... read more
Scott Robinson VP & CFO
Mr. Scott J. Robinson has been the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at Donaldson Company, Inc. since December... read more
Amy C. Becker VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Ms. Amy C. Becker has been a Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Donaldson Company, Inc. since... read more
Jeffrey E. Spethmann Senior Vice President of Industrial Products
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John P. Wiehoff Director
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Willard D. Oberton Lead Independent Director
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Kathryn Freytag Chief Information Officer & Vice President
Ms. Kathryn Freytag has been Chief Information Officer and Vice President of Donaldson Company, Inc. since January 04,... read more
Michael Wynblatt Vice President & CTO
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How much do people at Donaldson Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Donaldson Company is $115,908, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,032, or $51 per hour.
At Donaldson Company, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $229,903 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $50,106 annually. Average Donaldson Company salaries by department include: Customer Support at $94,781, HR at $128,037, Business Development at $113,455, and Finance at $88,049. Half of Donaldson Company salaries are above $108,032.
53 employees at Donaldson Company rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 154 ratings) while 50 employees at Donaldson Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 51 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Donaldson Company employees include job titles like Principal Engineer and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Donaldson Company employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $108k | $108k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $230k | $230k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $296k | $296k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Donaldson Company score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing Donaldson Company in the Top 25% 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 Donaldson Company across various culture dimensions.
Donaldson Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Donaldson Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, Donaldson Company applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Donaldson Company address?
Donaldson Company location is at 1400 West 94th Street
Who is the CEO of Donaldson Company?
Donaldson Company CEO is Tod Carpenter, their score by employees is 62
What is Donaldson Company eNPS?
The eNPS for Donaldson Company is -9
What is Donaldson Company revenue?
Donaldson Company revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Director of Sales in Donaldson Company?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 223k