


Diverse employees at DST Systems have rated Manager, Team, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at DST Systems have rated Manager, Team, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
DST Systems employees are -25% more likely to recommend DST Systems as a great place to work
| 27% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 52% | Detractors |
Working at DST Systems is rated below average by 39 employees, across various culture dimensions. DST Systems employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting DST Systems’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at DST Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at DST Systems is rated D+
Last updated months ago
DST Systems ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 40 DST Systems employee reviews, 44% were positive. The remaining 56% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping DST Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 44% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 56% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Brainstorming gives me the opportunity to be heard
What are some of the best things about your team?We work together on getting the work done
What did you like most about the interview process?That they kept it casual with very low pressure to be yourself
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Absolutely everything, a select few are rude and unprofessional.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?To much gossiping and not enough productivity
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better supervision from our supervisors
DST Systems is a leading provider of strategic advisory, transformative technologies, and operations outsourcing to the financial and healthcare industries.
DST Systems was founded in 1968 and its current CEO is Stephen Hooley. Since its inception 58 years ago, DST Systems has grown to 13420 employees.
We help clients master complexity in the world's most demanding industries.
| Headquarter | 333 W. 11th St. Kansas City, MO 64105 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.dstsystems.com |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Tel | 888-DST-INFO |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DST |
| Jobs | www.dstsystems.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
DST Systems competitors include Oscar Health, Epicor Software, Western Union, and Cotiviti. DST Systems ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how DST Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.







DST Systems has 13420 employees. 39 employees at DST Systems have reviewed DST Systems 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 39 DST Systems employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at DST Systems are not very pleased with their total compensation at DST Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at DST Systems are generally satisfied with their team. 39 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at DST Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at DST Systems believe the environment at DST Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at DST Systems is moderate. About 66% of the employees at DST Systems work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at DST Systems 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 Lawrence, KS about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Lawrence, KS employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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 DST Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 DST Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Stephen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Stephen in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. Stephen Hooley’s employees rank DST Systems in the Top 30% for Manager, in the Top 50% for Professional Development, and in the Top 50% for Team. Hooley is generally unpopular with DST Systems employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Customer Support department, and by employees in the Engineering department and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to DST Systems’s competitors, Stephen Hooley ranks below both Western Union CEO Devin McGranahan and Cotiviti CEO Emad Rizk.
The DST Systems Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Stephen Hooley, Executive VP & Head of Financial Services Vercie Lark, and Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Randall D. Young
Stephen Hooley CEO / President
Mr. Stephen C. Hooley, also known as Steve, has been its Chief Executive Officer since September 12, 2012 and has been... read more
Vercie Lark Executive VP & Head of Financial Services
Mr. Vercie L. Lark has been an Executive Vice President of DST Systems, Inc. since March 2014. Mr. Lark serves as Head... read more
Randall D. Young Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Randall D. Young, also known as Randy, has been Senior Vice President of DST Systems, Inc. since 2013. Mr. Young has... read more
Gregg William Givens Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gregg William Givens has been the Chief Financial Officer of DST Systems, Inc. since January 01, 2014 and served as... read more
Vince Dasta President of DST Realty Inc
Mr. Vince Dasta serves as President of DST Realty, Inc., a subsidiary of DST Systems, Inc. Mr. Dasta oversees the... read more
Craig O. Donaldson Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and VP
Mr. Craig O. Donaldson serves as the Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer and Vice President at DST Systems, Inc. Mr.... read more
J. Marc Palmer President & COO of DST Pharmacy Solutions, Inc.
Mr. J. Marc Palmer has been President and Chief Operating Officer of DST Pharmacy Solutions, Inc. since September 18,... read more
Maria Alvarez Mann Executive VP & Chief Information Officer
Mrs. Maria Alvarez Mann has been the Chief Information Officer of DST Systems, Inc. since July 23, 2016 and has been its... read more
Stuart Bowers President of DST Brokerage Solutions - DST Financial Services
Mr. Stuart Bowers serves as the President of DST Brokerage Solutions - DST Financial Services at DST Systems, Inc. Mr.... read more
How much do people at DST Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at DST Systems is $136,467, or $65 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,627, or $62 per hour.
At DST Systems, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $222,448 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $48,886 annually. Average DST Systems salaries by department include: Product at $183,567, Marketing at $134,240, Admin at $60,960, and Business Development at $155,885. Half of DST Systems salaries are above $130,627.
26 employees at DST Systems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 86 ratings) while 26 employees at DST Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from DST Systems employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Business Analyst, Admin Assistant, and Customer Service Manager. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from DST Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $75k | $75k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $245k | $245k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $306k | $306k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at DST Systems score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing DST Systems in the Bottom 40% 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 DST Systems across various culture dimensions.
DST Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is DST Systems' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. DST Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, DST Systems applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
DST Systems has a total of 13420 employees
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 27% | |
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Engineering | 18% | |
Customer Support | 18% | |
Sales | 9% | |
Admin | 9% | |
Other | 18% |
Candidates By Location
Kansas City | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Topeka | 9% | |
Phoenix | 9% | |
Flagstaff | 9% | |
Richmond | 9% | |
Other | 36% |
What is DST Systems address?
DST Systems location is at 333 W. 11th St.
Who is the CEO of DST Systems?
DST Systems CEO is Stephen Hooley, their score by employees is 61
What is DST Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for DST Systems is -25
What is the salary for Group Engineering Manager in DST Systems?
Group Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 195k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in DST Systems?
The average salaries for Marketing in DST Systems is 134k