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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Johnson Outdoors have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Johnson Outdoors employees are -1% more likely to recommend Johnson Outdoors as a great place to work
| 37% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at Johnson Outdoors is rated average by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. Johnson Outdoors employees are most satisfied about Executive Team, Perks And Benefits, and Outlook categories, putting Johnson Outdoors’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Johnson Outdoors was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Johnson Outdoors is rated B-
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Johnson Outdoors ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 16 Johnson Outdoors employee reviews, 85% were positive. The remaining 15% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Johnson Outdoors improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 85% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 15% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Paid time off is generous
What are some of the best things about your team?They care about each other and the work we're all doing.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Make decisions for the long term good.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?There can never be too much communication.
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Company Snapshot. Johnson Outdoors is a family of core brands preferred by consumers for creating the best possible outdoor experience. Through innovative, top-quality products, we earn industry awards, customer loyalty, and above all, consumer trust.
| Headquarter | 555 MAIN STREET Racine, WI United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.johnsonoutdoors.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1970 |
| Tel | (507) 345-4936 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | JOUT |
Johnson Outdoors competitors include Vista Outdoor and Gap Inc.. Johnson Outdoors ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Johnson Outdoors compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
21 employees at Johnson Outdoors have reviewed Johnson Outdoors 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 21 Johnson Outdoors 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 Johnson Outdoors are not very pleased with their total compensation at Johnson Outdoors, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Johnson Outdoors are pleased with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Johnson Outdoors are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Johnson Outdoors believe the environment at Johnson Outdoors is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Johnson Outdoors is extremely fast. About 60% of the employees at Johnson Outdoors work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Johnson Outdoors are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Johnson Outdoors is that the company was prepared on their first day. Johnson Outdoors 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.
Employees’ understanding of Johnson Outdoors' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Johnson Outdoors employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Helen’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Johnson Outdoors’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Female employees, and Caucasian employees. Compared to Johnson Outdoors’s competitors, Helen Johnson-Leipold ranks right above Vista Outdoor CEO Chris Metz. Under Johnson-Leipold’s leadership, Johnson Outdoors employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Johnson Outdoors could stand to see real improvement.
The Johnson Outdoors Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Helen Johnson-Leipold, Vice President of Global Operations Karen James, and Managing Director, Legal Affairs and Secretary Khalaf Khalaf
Helen Johnson-Leipold CEO / President
Helen Johnson-Leipold serves as the CEO / President of Johnson Outdoors.
Karen James Vice President of Global Operations
Karen James serves as Vice President of Global Operations at Johnson Outdoors Inc.
Khalaf Khalaf Managing Director, Legal Affairs and Secretary
Khalaf Khalaf serves as the Managing Director, Legal Affairs and Secretary of Johnson Outdoors Inc.. Khalaf started at... read more
Beth galus Vice President
Beth galus serves as the Vice President of Johnson Outdoors.
Bill Kelly Group Vice President
Bill Kelly serves as the Group Vice President of Johnson Outdoors.
Cynthia Georgeson VP- Worldwide Communication
Cynthia Georgeson serves as the VP- Worldwide Communication of Johnson Outdoors.
Patricia Penman VP Marketing Services & Global Communication
Patricia Penman serves as the VP Marketing Services & Global Communication of Johnson Outdoors Inc.. Patricia started at... read more
Larry Baab Group Vice President | Division GM
Larry Baab serves as the Group Vice President | Division GM of Johnson Outdoors.
How much do people at Johnson Outdoors get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Johnson Outdoors is $116,697, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,986, or $54 per hour.
At Johnson Outdoors, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $204,852 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $40,600 annually. Average Johnson Outdoors salaries by department include: IT at $66,882, Engineering at $131,389, Legal at $154,610, and Sales at $198,202. Half of Johnson Outdoors salaries are above $112,986.
10 employees at Johnson Outdoors rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings) while 10 employees at Johnson Outdoors rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Johnson Outdoors employees include job titles like Product Manager, Project Manager, and Sales Associate. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Johnson Outdoors employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $111k | $111k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $213k | $213k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 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 Johnson Outdoors across various culture dimensions.
Johnson Outdoors' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Johnson Outdoors' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Johnson Outdoors applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Johnson Outdoors address?
Johnson Outdoors location is at 555 MAIN STREET
Who is the CEO of Johnson Outdoors?
Johnson Outdoors CEO is Helen Johnson-Leipold, their score by employees is 72
What is Johnson Outdoors eNPS?
The eNPS for Johnson Outdoors is -1
What is Johnson Outdoors revenue?
Johnson Outdoors revenue is $491M
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Johnson Outdoors?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 82k