


Diverse employees at Graco have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Graco have rated Team, Manager, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Graco employees are 20% more likely to recommend Graco as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 32% | Detractors |
Working at Graco is rated highly by 60 employees, across various culture dimensions. Graco employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Manager categories, putting Graco’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Graco was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Graco is rated B+
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Graco ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 48 Graco employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Graco improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
What makes you most happy at work?Leaving after my shift is over
What is the best part about your compensation package?The stock options are nice
What are some of the best things about your team?They support me and recognize how hard i work. They also treat me with respect
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Communication needs to be worked on
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication is not good here
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?In my department the product is terrible. We have rework every day and they add new tests for the quality which hurts our hands and arms. We constantly train new people and are expected to pick up the slack when they are slow even after they have been there for a month or longer.
Since 1926, Graco Inc. has been a leading provider of premium pumps and spray equipment for fluid handling in the construction,
Graco’s mission is to generate sustained profitable growth to benefit its customers, employees, shareholders and communities worldwide. We take benefiting communities seriously, and have established The Graco Foundation to improve the communities we live, work and conduct business. The Foundation’s goal is to help organizations grow their ability to serve community needs through grants specifically focused on capital projects and technology needs.
| Headquarter | 88 11TH AVENUE NE Minneapolis, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | graco.com/in/en/ |
| Founding Date | 1926 |
| Tel | 19999999999 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GGG |
Graco competitors include Sherwin-Williams. Graco ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Graco compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
60 employees at Graco have reviewed Graco 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 60 Graco employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Graco are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Graco, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Graco are pleased with their team. 60 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Graco are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Graco believe the environment at Graco is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Graco is comfortably fast. About 47% of the employees at Graco work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Graco are 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 Graco's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Graco employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Patrick’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Graco’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Graco’s competitors, Patrick McHale ranks right above Sherwin-Williams CEO John Morikis. Under McHale’s leadership, Graco employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Environment. Compensation and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where Graco could stand to see real improvement.
The Graco Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Patrick McHale, President of Worldwide Contractor Equipment Division Dale Johnson, and Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Middle East & Africa Region Jeffrey Johnson
Patrick McHale CEO / President
Mr. Patrick J. McHale, also known as Pat, serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Graco Minnesota Inc. Mr. McHale has... read more
Dale Johnson President of Worldwide Contractor Equipment Division
Mr. Dale D. Johnson has been President of Worldwide Contractor Equipment Division at Graco Inc. since February 1, 2017.... read more
Jeffrey Johnson Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Middle East & Africa Region
Mr. Jeffrey P. Johnson, also known as Jeff, has been Vice President and General Manager of Europe, Middle East & Africa... read more
Christian E. Rothe Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Mr. Christian E. Rothe has been the Chief Financial Officer of Graco Inc. since September 1, 2015 and has been its... read more
David M. Lowe Executive Vice President of Industrial Products Division
Mr. David M. Lowe has been an Executive Vice President of the Industrial Products Division of Graco Inc. since February... read more
Caroline M. Chambers Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President of Information Systems and Corporate Controller
Ms. Caroline M. Chambers has been a Vice President of Graco Inc. since December 11, 2006 and has been its Principal... read more
Karen Park Gallivan Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Ms. Karen Park Gallivan has been a Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Graco Inc. since September 2005. Ms.... read more
Ashlee Flannigan CFO
Ashlee Flannigan serves as the CFO of Graco.
Dave Ahlers CHRO
Dave Ahlers serves as the CHRO of Graco.
How much do people at Graco get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Graco is $124,044, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,209, or $59 per hour.
At Graco, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $209,248 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,263 annually. Average Graco salaries by department include: HR at $110,837, Product at $173,460, Sales at $174,321, and Finance at $93,750. Half of Graco salaries are above $124,209.
19 employees at Graco rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 59 ratings) while 18 employees at Graco rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Graco employees include job titles like HR Manager and IT Support Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from Graco employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $176k | $176k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $232k | $232k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $287k | $287k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Graco score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Graco in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Graco across various culture dimensions.
Graco's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year.

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What is Graco address?
Graco location is at 88 11TH AVENUE NE
Who is the CEO of Graco?
Graco CEO is Patrick McHale, their score by employees is 74
What is Graco eNPS?
The eNPS for Graco is 20
What is Graco revenue?
Graco revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Account Executive in Graco?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 84k