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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at FLIR Systems have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
FLIR Systems employees are 9% more likely to recommend FLIR Systems as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
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| 37% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at FLIR Systems is rated below average by 28 employees, across various culture dimensions. FLIR Systems employees rate Team highest among all categories, and think that Leadership and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting FLIR Systems’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Portland. See below in detail how working at FLIR Systems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at FLIR Systems is rated C
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FLIR Systems ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 33 FLIR Systems employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping FLIR Systems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Good people who work hard to make a difference despite the 3 month short sightedness of corporate and share holders
What do you like best about the leadership team?There was no leadership at FLIR. the only leadership was a formula on a sprradsheer.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Salary is more than good
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Many employees are expected to perform multiple duties without additional compensation.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communicate a clear vision for future products.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Less micro management, understanding an individuals contributions and skills, effective communications, saying thank you and well done once and a while.
flir Systems Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermal imaging and infrared camera systems in the U.S. and internationally. Its
We are nimble and move decisively, at the speed of heat, to embrace better ways to pursue our mission. We do not shirk in the face of change.
| Headquarter | Wilsonville, OR United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.flir.com |
| Founding Date | 1978 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | FLIR |
FLIR Systems competitors include Lockheed Martin and Raytheon Technologies. FLIR Systems ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how FLIR Systems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

28 employees at FLIR Systems have reviewed FLIR 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 28 FLIR Systems employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at FLIR Systems are not very pleased with their total compensation at FLIR Systems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at FLIR Systems are pleased with their team. 28 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at FLIR Systems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at FLIR Systems believe the environment at FLIR Systems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at FLIR Systems is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at FLIR Systems work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at FLIR Systems 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 FLIR Systems is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. FLIR Systems 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.
At FLIR Systems 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of FLIR Systems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 FLIR Systems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
James’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James 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 Portland. James Cannon’s employees rank FLIR Systems in the Top 15% for Team, in the Top 20% for Environment, and in the Top 25% for Office Culture. Cannon is generally unpopular with FLIR Systems employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Engineering department, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Male employees. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to FLIR Systems’s competitors, James Cannon ranks below Lockheed Martin CEO Jim Taiclet.
The FLIR Systems Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO James Cannon, Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller Brian Harding, and Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy Jeffrey D. Frank
James Cannon CEO / President
James Cannon serves as the CEO / President of FLIR Systems.
Brian Harding Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller
Mr. Brian E. Harding has been the Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Corporate Controller at FLIR Systems,... read more
Jeffrey D. Frank Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy
Mr. Jeffrey D. Frank has been Senior Vice President of Global Product Strategy at FLIR Systems, Inc. since January 2014.... read more
Frank Pennisi President of the Industrial Business Unit
Mr. Frank Pennisi has been President of The Industrial Business Unit at FLIR Systems, Inc. since August 30, 2017. Mr.... read more
Shane R. Harrison Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy
Mr. Shane R. Harrison has been Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Strategy at FLIR Systems, Inc. since... read more
Travis D. Merrill President of the Commercial Business Unit
Mr. Travis D. Merrill has been President of the Commercial Business Unit at FLIR Systems, Inc. since August 30, 2017.... read more
Pierre Boulanger Chief Technology Officer
Pierre Boulanger serves as the Chief Technology Officer of FLIR Systems. Pierre started at FLIR Systems in Aug of 2010.... read more
James Davies VP Global Sales
James Davies serves as the VP Global Sales of FLIR Systems.
How much do people at FLIR Systems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at FLIR Systems is $122,267, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,911, or $57 per hour.
At FLIR Systems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,673 annually and the lowest is a Content Manager at $42,000 annually. Average FLIR Systems salaries by department include: IT at $97,725, HR at $112,467, Customer Support at $64,970, and Operations at $136,906. Half of FLIR Systems salaries are above $118,911.
16 employees at FLIR Systems rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 51 ratings) while 15 employees at FLIR Systems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
Salaries contributed from FLIR Systems employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, QA, Marketing Manager, and Content Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from FLIR Systems employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $222k | $222k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $249k | $249k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at FLIR Systems across various culture dimensions.
FLIR Systems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. FLIR Systems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of FLIR Systems?
FLIR Systems CEO is James Cannon, their score by employees is 62
What is FLIR Systems eNPS?
The eNPS for FLIR Systems is 9
What is FLIR Systems revenue?
FLIR Systems revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Copywriter in FLIR Systems?
Copywriter average salary in the US is 76k
What are the salaries in the Product in FLIR Systems?
The average salaries for Product in FLIR Systems is 153k