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Women at HFF have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
HFF employees are -23% more likely to recommend HFF as a great place to work
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at HFF is rated below average by 18 employees, across various culture dimensions. HFF employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting HFF’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at HFF was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at HFF is rated D+
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HFF ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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| Headquarter | Pittsburgh, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.hfflp.com |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | (412)281-8714 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | HF |
HFF competitors include CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, and Marcus & Millichap. HFF ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how HFF compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
18 employees at HFF have reviewed HFF 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 18 HFF 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.
Employees at HFF are extremely happy with their total compensation at HFF, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at HFF are generally satisfied with their team. 18 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at HFF are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at HFF believe the environment at HFF is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at HFF is extremely fast. About 20% of the employees at HFF work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at HFF are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining HFF is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. HFF 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 this moment no HFF employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand HFF's KPIs and OKRs.
Mark’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Mark in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. Mark Gibson’s employees rank HFF in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 10% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 20% for Happiness. Gibson is generally unpopular with HFF employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and by Male employees and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to HFF’s competitors, Mark Gibson ranks below both Marcus & Millichap CEO Hessam Nadji and Cushman & Wakefield CEO Brett White.
The HFF Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Mark Gibson, Chief Financial Officer Gregory Conley, and Executive Managing Director Matthew D. Lawton
Mark Gibson CEO / President
Mark Gibson serves as the CEO / President of HFF.
Gregory Conley Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Gregory R. Conley serves as the Chief Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer at HFF Holdings, LLC. Mr.... read more
Matthew D. Lawton Executive Managing Director
Mr. Matthew D. Lawton serves as an Executive Managing Director at Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. Mr. Lawton serves as an... read more
Michael J. Tepedino Executive Managing Director
Mr. Michael J. Tepedino, also known as Mike, has been Executive Managing Director at HFF, Inc. since January 2016. Mr.... read more
Justin Good Senior Managing Director of Carolinas Office
Mr. Justin Good serves as Senior Managing Director of Carolinas Office at HFF, Inc. Mr. Good has been Managing Director... read more
Adam Herrin Managing Director
Mr. Adam Herrin has been Managing Director of HFF, Inc. and Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. since January 2016. Mr.... read more
Eric Tupler Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Denver Office
Mr. Eric Tupler serves as Senior Managing Director and Co-Head of Denver Office at HFF, Inc. Mr. Tupler serves as Senior... read more
Joe B. Thornton Jr. Vice Chairman and President
Mr. Joe B. Thornton, Jr., also known as Jody, has been the President of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. since April 1,... read more
How much do people at HFF get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at HFF is $112,944, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,466, or $54 per hour.
At HFF, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,786 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,315 annually. Average HFF salaries by department include: Business Development at $96,303, Legal at $220,787, Marketing at $100,133, and IT at $97,032. Half of HFF salaries are above $113,466.
6 employees at HFF rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 5 employees at HFF rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $206k | $206k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $266k | $266k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at HFF score the company 55/100 across various culture categories, placing HFF in the Bottom 15% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at HFF across various culture dimensions.
HFF's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. HFF's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of HFF?
HFF CEO is Mark Gibson, their score by employees is 62
What is HFF eNPS?
The eNPS for HFF is -23
What is HFF revenue?
HFF revenue is $609M
What is the salary for Operations Manager in HFF?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 94k
What are the salaries in the Design in HFF?
The average salaries for Design in HFF is 105k