


Diverse employees at John Deere have rated Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at John Deere have rated Retention, Team, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
John Deere employees are 16% more likely to recommend John Deere as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at John Deere is rated average by 523 employees, across various culture dimensions. John Deere employees are most satisfied about eNPS, Outlook, and Team categories, putting John Deere’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Iowa City, IA. See below in detail how working at John Deere was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at John Deere is rated C+
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John Deere ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 598 John Deere employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping John Deere improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Pension is a big part for me.
What are some of the best things about your team?Some are wonderful hardworking ethical people. Others take pleasure in making up stories and acting in bad faith alongside manager and hr
What are some of the best things about your team?Everyone is friendly works well together and have fun doimg it
What needs to change to make the company culture better?The manager, director and head of HR
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Running the company and not ignoring and treating the employees like they mean nothing.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My direct manager makes me feel appreciated but nothing higher
Do you want to help ensure the world has enough food, fuel, shelter, and infrastructure for generations to come?
Since 1837, John Deere Company has seen a great many changes in its business, its products, its services. Change always comes with opportunity. And Deere has always been ready and willing to embrace it. Yet, through it all, John Deere is still dedicated to those who are linked to the land – farmers and ranchers, landowners, builders. And Deere has never outgrown, nor forgotten, its founder's original core values: integrity, quality, commitment and innovation. Those values determine the way we work, the quality we offer, and the unsurpassed treatment you get as a customer, investor, employee.
John Deere is in a unique position to improve the quality of life and land for people all around the world. Sustainability is deeply rooted in John Deere’s higher purpose. That’s why, after more than 182 years of service, we have demonstrated our dedication to feeding a growing population, empowering global prosperity, protecting natural resources, and more.
We have a responsibility to safeguard our environment. Our holistic approach to environmental stewardship means we design and build efficient products to minimize environmental impact, and follow up with support offices, factories and dealerships that are built with sustainable practices.
| Headquarter | One John Deere Plave Moline, IL 61265 United States of America |
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| Website | www.deere.com/en_US/corporate/our_company/our_company.page |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | DE |
| Jobs | jobs.deere.com |
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John Deere competitors include Komatsu, Raven Industries, and Caterpillar Inc.. John Deere ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how John Deere compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

John Deere has 55000 employees. 523 employees at John Deere have reviewed John Deere 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 523 John Deere employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at John Deere are generally satisfied with their total compensation at John Deere, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at John Deere are generally satisfied with their team. 523 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at John Deere are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at John Deere believe the environment at John Deere is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at John Deere is comfortably fast. About 46% of the employees at John Deere work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at John Deere 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 John Deere is that the company was very prepared on their first day. John Deere employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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 John Deere 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of John Deere's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 16 John Deere employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 9 have said yes.
Samuel’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Samuel in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Iowa City, IA. Samuel Allen’s employees rank John Deere in the Top 40% for Outlook, in the Top 40% for Team, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. Allen is generally unpopular with John Deere employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the HR department, and by employees in the Finance department and employees in the Operations department. However, employees in the Marketing department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to John Deere’s competitors, Samuel Allen ranks below Komatsu CEO Tetsuji Ohashi.
The John Deere Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Samuel Allen, President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division James Field, and President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division Global Harvesting and Turf Platforms, Ag Solutions Americas and Australia John C. May II
Samuel Allen CEO / President
Samuel Allen serves as the CEO / President of John Deere.
James Field President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division
James M. Field is President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry Division, a position he has held since November 2018.... read more
John C. May II President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division Global Harvesting and Turf Platforms, Ag Solutions Americas and Australia
John C. May is President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division – Global Crop Harvesting and Turf & Utility Platforms,... read more
Steven N. Owenson Senior Vice President and Finance Director John Deere Financial
Steven Owenson is Senior Vice President and Finance Director for John Deere Financial, a position he has held since July... read more
David F. Thorne Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing - Worldwide Construction and Forestry Div.
David F. Thorne serves as Senior Vice President of sales & Marketing at Deere & Company.
Cory J. Reed President, John Deere Financial
Cory J. Reed is President, John Deere Financial, a position he was appointed to in November 2016. In this role, he... read more
Brian J. Rauch Senior Vice President, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Management Deere & Company
Brian J. Rauch is Senior Vice President, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Management, Worldwide Construction &... read more
David Christopher Gilmore Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing and Region 3 John Deere Financial
David C. Gilmore is Senior Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing and Region 3, a position held since July 2017. He is... read more
Markwart von Pentz President, Worldwide Agriculture and Turf Division Global Tractor and Hay & Forage Platforms Europe, CIS, Asia, Africa
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How much do people at John Deere get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at John Deere is $133,858, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,132, or $62 per hour.
At John Deere, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $233,773 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,273 annually. Average John Deere salaries by department include: Finance at $107,099, Customer Support at $66,635, Product at $162,023, and Sales at $146,027. Half of John Deere salaries are above $129,132.
270 employees at John Deere rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 823 ratings) while 259 employees at John Deere rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 273 ratings).
Salaries contributed from John Deere employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Senior Developer, DevOps, and Senior Marketing Manager. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from John Deere employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $236k | $236k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at John Deere score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing John Deere in the Bottom 45% 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 John Deere across various culture dimensions.
Our commitment to delivering world class products and services parallels our commitment to diversity and inclusion. Diverse teams bring better ideas and decisions, helping us build more innovative products and forge strong partnerships around the world.
John Deere's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 73% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is John Deere's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 17% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. John Deere's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, John Deere applied for 63 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 94% were approved, 3% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at John Deere unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by John Deere after the employee’s start date.
John Deere has a total of 55000 employees
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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John Deere's internship program allows you to apply the skills and knowledge you're developing at school while contributing to exciting, real-world projects. We regard every intern as a potential full-time employee with strategic importance to our business. We'll provide hands-on experience that's designed to fit your career objectives, that complements your academic work and enhances your learning.
What is John Deere address?
John Deere location is at One John Deere Plave
Who is the CEO of John Deere?
John Deere CEO is Samuel Allen, their score by employees is 67
What are the salaries in John Deere
The average salary for employees in John Deere is 133858$
What is John Deere eNPS?
The eNPS for John Deere is 16
What is John Deere revenue?
John Deere revenue is $29B