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H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 375 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $23 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 100,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
1842
TOTAL
RATINGS
14043

H E B Company Culture

H E B Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

H E B CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Charles Butt H E B's CEO
Charles Butt
83 /100

Diversity at H E B

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Diverse employees at H E B have rated Happiness, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored

Women at H E B

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

Women at H E B have rated CEO Rating, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

H E B eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

37

H E B employees are 37% more likely to recommend H E B as a great place to work

60%Promoters
17%Passives
23%Detractors

Working at H E B

Working at H E B is rated highly by 1842 employees, across various culture dimensions. H E B employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting H E B’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in San Antonio, TX. See below in detail how working at H E B was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at H E B

A+

Overall Company Culture at H E B is rated A+

Last updated 2 days ago

Top
5%

H E B ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 1842 Employees

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Business Dev
90
Business Dev90
Admin
88
Admin88
Design
86
Design86
Marketing
85
Marketing85
Engineering
83
Engineering83
Sales
83
Sales83
Customer Support
82
Customer Support82
Product
82
Product82
Operations
81
Operations81
Finance
77
Finance77
HR
75
HR75
Customer Success
69
Customer Success69

H E B Employee Reviews

Out of 1706 H E B employee reviews, 90% were positive. The remaining 10% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping H E B improve their work culture.

90%
10%
Positive Reviews90%
Constructive Feedback10%

Positive Reviews From H E B Employees

  • What makes you most happy at work?
    achievements being recognized by admin and hanging with coworkers as we work
  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Always promoting positivity and development
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    They're always friendly and encouraging

Constructive Feedback From H E B Employees

  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Being on the same page managerially and tell the GM that the verb "dicking" is first defined as - 1 [no object] informal handle something inexpertly; meddle: he started dicking around with the controls.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    They need to be better at treating their partners with respect
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    More hours. More benefits for part timers.

H E B Company Information

H E B Company Overview

H-E-B is one of the largest, independently owned food retailers in the nation operating over 375 stores throughout Texas and Mexico, with annual sales generating over $23 billion. Described by industry experts as a daring innovator and smart competitor, H-E-B has led the way with creative new concepts, outstanding service and a commitment to diversity in our workforce, workplace and marketplace. H-E-B offers a wealth of career opportunities to our 100,000+ Partners (employees), competitive compensation and benefits program and comprehensive training that lead to successful careers.

H E B Mission, Vision & Values

H E B Mission Statement

H-E-B promotes its mission to maintain sustainable strategies by bolstering local farmers and various social welfare initiatives to benefit employees, customers and the community (Slott, 2013). H-E-B’s relationship with its community goes beyond the typical charitable activities enabling it to enhance and leverage its influence while maintaining its mission to make “each and every person count.”

H E B Vision Statement

We're in the people business. We just happen to sell groceries.

H E B Values

  • H-E-B was founded on the unwavering belief that each and every person counts.
  • What you do matters.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at H E B

We’re committed to protecting and providing the best Texas has to offer. Our facilities are designed to save energy and reuse materials, we’re reducing harmful pollutants and conserving natural resources, and we’ve been recognized as one of the best in the U.S. for safety and emission reductions.

Our commitment and involvement in the community has been an important part of the way we do business. We're proud to support initiatives like the H-E-B Food Bank Assistance Program, our annual Feast of Sharing holiday dinners, and the Spirit of H-E-B trailer that provides on-site relief in areas devastated by natural disasters.

It's our way of saying thank you for allowing us to be your neighbor. We call it H-E-B's Spirit of Giving. In this spirit, we have contributed five percent of pre-tax earnings to public and charitable programs since the 1930s.

Headquarter646 S Flores St
San Antonio, TX 78204
United States of America
Websitewww.heb.com
Founding Date1905
Company StatusPrivate
Jobscareers.heb.com
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H E B Competitors

H E B competitors include Whole Foods Market, Costco, Amazon, and Trader Joe's. H E B ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how H E B compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    H E B's Logo
    H E B
    4.6/5
  2. #2
    Whole Foods Market's Logo
    Whole Foods Market
    4.5/5
  3. #3
    Costco's Logo
    Costco
    4.6/5
  4. #4
    Amazon's Logo
    Amazon
    4.2/5
  5. #5
    Trader Joe's' Logo
    Trader Joe's
    3.6/5
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H E B Employees

1842 employees at H E B have reviewed H E B across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 days ago.

Overall, the 1842 H E B employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at H E B are pleased with their total compensation at H E B, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at H E B are pleased with their team. 1842 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at H E B are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at H E B believe the environment at H E B is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at H E B is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at H E B work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at H E B are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
H E B employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at H E B report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at H E B have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
88% of H E B employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
H E B employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
74% of H E B employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
H E B employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
80% of H E B employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining H E B - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining H E B is that the company was very prepared on their first day. H E B employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 79% 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.

H E B KPIs and OKRs

At H E B 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of H E B's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 21 H E B employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 16 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes76%
No24%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

H E B CEO & Leadership

Charles Butt H E B's CEO
83 /100

H E B CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2025 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2020 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2019 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2019 (Large Companies)

Charles’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Antonio, TX. With a high CEO score, Charles Butt has won the Best CEOs in 2025. In addition, Charles has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2020 specifically for Diversity, making H E B’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. H E B’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years, Native American employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees identified with Other ethnicities have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to H E B’s competitors, Charles Butt ranks right above Costco CEO W. Craig Jelinek. Under Butt’s leadership, H E B employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where H E B could stand to see real improvement.

H E B Leadership

The H E B Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Charles Butt, Senior VP of Sales Randy Vaclavik, and Vice President, Security, Loss Prevention and Emergency Preparedness Darrell Taylor

  • Charles Butt  CEO / President

    Charles Butt CEO / President

    Charles Butt serves as the CEO / President of H E B.

  • Randy Vaclavik Senior VP of Sales, 2019 Best Sales Department Leader

    Randy Vaclavik serves as the Senior VP of Sales of H E B.

  • Darrell Taylor Vice President, Security, Loss Prevention and Emergency Preparedness

    Darrell Taylor serves as the Vice President, Security, Loss Prevention and Emergency Preparedness of H E B.

  • Monica Amiri VP of Grocery Procurement & Merchandising

    Monica Amiri serves as the VP of Grocery Procurement & Merchandising of H E B.

  • Bill Anderson Executive Vice President, SAFD Retail Division

    Bill Anderson serves as the Executive Vice President, SAFD Retail Division of H E B.

  • Paul Anderson Vice President of Design

    Paul Anderson serves as the Vice President of Design of H E B.

  • Mike Arnold Vice President of Deli

    Mike Arnold serves as the Vice President of Deli of H E B.

  • cory basso Group Vice President

    cory basso serves as the Group Vice President of H E B.

  • Kevin Blessing Vice President of Bakery

    Kevin Blessing serves as the Vice President of Bakery of H E B.

H E B Salaries

How much does H E B pay?

How much do people at H E B get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at H E B is $1, or $0 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $1, or $0 per hour.

At H E B, the highest paid job is a Business Analyst at $99,845 annually and the lowest is an Inventory at $64,120 annually. Average H E B salaries by department include: Finance at $99,844, Operations at $64,120, and Marketing at $75,143. Half of H E B salaries are above $1.

698 employees at H E B rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2092 ratings) while 668 employees at H E B rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 684 ratings).

Salaries contributed from H E B employees include job titles like Product Manager, Executive Assistant, Admin Assistant, and Bookkeeper. Comparably data has a total of 0 salary records from H E B employees.

Last updated 3 days ago.

1st Percentile
$100k
$100k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$156k
$156k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$222k
$222k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$244k
$244k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$249k
$249k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$277k
$277k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$296k
$296k100th Percentile
$1*
Average Compensation
$1*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

H E B Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at H E B

Diverse employees at H E B score the company 82/100 across various culture categories, placing H E B in the Top 5% 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 H E B across various culture dimensions.

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Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 89/100
Department - Product
Men 97/100
Department - Marketing
Diverse Employees 90/100
Department - Business Development

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 60/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Men 52/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Diverse Employees 63/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

H E B Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Unique Office Space

H E B PTO

H E B's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 78% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is H E B's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 40% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. H E B's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy40%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution60%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes22%
No78%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo13%
$1500 - $2500/mo19%
$1000 -$1500/mo19%
$500 -$1000/mo11%
Less than $500/mo38%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, H E B applied for 15 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at H E B unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

15
Total Applied
  • 93% Granted (14 out of 15)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 15)
  • 7% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 15)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 15)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let H E B Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in H E B on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
41%
Design
13%
Customer Support
9%
IT
9%
HR
9%
Other
19%

Candidates By Location

San Antonio
75%
Houston
6%
Karnes City
3%
Edinburg
3%
Poteet
3%
Other
9%

H E B Internship Program

Summer interns work with experienced Partners for 10 weeks (40 hours per week) typically from June through August. The program is for undergraduate and graduate students with a strong academic performance (3.0 GPA preferred).

How difficult is it to get an internship at H E B?

Operations
Sales
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult75%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships25%
Answered by 4 Operations Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult83%
Not Difficult17%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships0%
Answered by 6 Sales Interns

Frequently Asked Questions regarding H E B

What is H E B address?

H E B location is at 646 S Flores St

Who is the CEO of H E B?

H E B CEO is Charles Butt, their score by employees is 83

What are the salaries in H E B

The average salary for employees in H E B is 1$

What is H E B eNPS?

The eNPS for H E B is 37

What is the salary for Marketing Associate in H E B?

Marketing Associate average salary in the US is 75k

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