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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterGreat Plains Energy employees are 0% more likely to recommend Great Plains Energy as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
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| 34% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Great Plains Energy is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Great Plains Energy employees rate Manager highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Great Plains Energy’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Lawrence, KS. See below in detail how working at Great Plains Energy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Great Plains Energy is rated C-
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Great Plains Energy ranks in the Bottom 35% 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 BetterGreat Plains Energy generates, transmits, distributes, and sells electricity in Missouri and Kansas.
Our misssion is to empower a better future
| Headquarter | 1200 Main Street Kansas City, MO United States of America |
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| Website | www.greatplainsenergy.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1919 |
| Tel | 816-556-2200 |
| Company Status | Public |
Great Plains Energy competitors include Allete, FirstEnergy, Dynegy, and Avista. Great Plains Energy ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Great Plains Energy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at Great Plains Energy have reviewed Great Plains Energy 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 3 Great Plains Energy 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.

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 Great Plains Energy's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Great Plains Energy employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Terry’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Terry in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Lawrence, KS. Terry Bassham’s employees rank Great Plains Energy in the Top 50% for Manager, in the Bottom 25% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 25% for Work Culture. When compared to Great Plains Energy’s competitors, Terry Bassham ranks below both FirstEnergy CEO Steven E. Strah and Dynegy CEO Robert Flexon.
Terry Bassham CEO / President
Terry Bassham serves as the CEO / President of Great Plains Energy.
Maria Jenks Vice President of Supply Chain - Kansas City Power & Light Company
Ms. Maria Jenks serves as the Vice President of Supply Chain of KCP&L Greater Missouri Operations Company since January... read more
Ellen E. Fairchild VP, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
Mrs. Ellen E. Fairchild has been Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President and Corporate Secretary of Kansas City Power &... read more
Steve Busser VP-Business Planning and Controller
Steve Busser serves as the VP-Business Planning and Controller of Great Plains Energy.
How much do people at Great Plains Energy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Great Plains Energy is $120,404, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,096, or $57 per hour.
At Great Plains Energy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,088 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,397 annually. Average Great Plains Energy salaries by department include: Admin at $57,437, Operations at $113,509, Legal at $159,169, and Sales at $148,107. Half of Great Plains Energy salaries are above $119,096.
2 employees at Great Plains Energy rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings) while 2 employees at Great Plains Energy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $116k | $116k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $236k | $236k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $277k | $277k | 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 Great Plains Energy across various culture dimensions.
Great Plains Energy's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Great Plains Energy's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Great Plains Energy address?
Great Plains Energy location is at 1200 Main Street
Who is the CEO of Great Plains Energy?
Great Plains Energy CEO is Terry Bassham, their score by employees is 53
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in Great Plains Energy?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 182k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Great Plains Energy?
The average salaries for Admin in Great Plains Energy is 57k
Who are Great Plains Energy competitors?
Great Plains Energy main competitors are Allete, FirstEnergy, Dynegy, Avista