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Kirby Corporation employees are -8% more likely to recommend Kirby Corporation as a great place to work
| 34% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Kirby Corporation is rated below average by 70 employees, across various culture dimensions. Kirby Corporation employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Team and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Kirby Corporation’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Kirby Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Kirby Corporation is rated C
Last updated a month ago
Kirby Corporation ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 51 Kirby Corporation employee reviews, 65% were positive. The remaining 35% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Kirby Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 65% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 35% |
What makes you most happy at work?Thing that make me happiest at work is everyones want to see you succeed and move up in position
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The most positive this at my job is the no harm rule, no harm to people, the environment, and equipment. Kirby has an excellent safety record and we take it seriously.
What are some of the best things about your team?We get it done, in any weather
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?New leaders should be open to dissuction on long term roles of existing employees.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Be clear about what "mistakes" are and what you will le let go from.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?1.) Provide Consistent training 2.) other people listen to the phone calls so they have an advantage over you 3.) stop punishing people for small mistakes 4.) allow people ro get up 5.) their computer system had different layers, lots of It issues... kept feeling like someone was messing with me. W
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| Headquarter | Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | kirbycorp.com |
| Tel | 713-435-1000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | KEX |
Kirby Corporation competitors include ArcBest. Kirby Corporation ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Kirby Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

70 employees at Kirby Corporation have reviewed Kirby Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 70 Kirby Corporation employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Kirby Corporation are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Kirby Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Kirby Corporation are not very pleased with their team. 70 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Kirby Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Kirby Corporation believe the environment at Kirby Corporation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Kirby Corporation is comfortably fast. About 16% of the employees at Kirby Corporation work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Kirby Corporation 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 Kirby Corporation is that the company was prepared on their first day. Kirby Corporation 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 Kirby Corporation 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Kirby Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Kirby Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
David’s approval rate is just above average, putting David in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Houston. David Grzebinski is well regarded by employees for the Professional Development Kirby Corporation offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. David is most liked by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience and Caucasian employees. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Kirby Corporation’s competitors, David Grzebinski ranks just below ArcBest’s CEO Seth Runser. With David’s leadership, Kirby Corporation employee respondents are most happy about their Professional Development and Executive Team. David was rated slightly below average for Team.
The Kirby Corporation Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO David Grzebinski, Chief Information Officer and Vice President David Mosley, and Executive Chairman of the Board Joseph H. Pyne
David Grzebinski CEO / President
David Grzebinski serves as the CEO / President of Kirby Corporation.
David Mosley Chief Information Officer and Vice President
Mr. David R. Mosley has been the Chief Information Officer and Vice President at Kirby Corporation since May 2007. Mr.... read more
Joseph H. Pyne Executive Chairman of the Board
Mr. Joseph H. Pyne, also known as Joe, served as the Chief Executive Officer of Kirby Corporation from 1995 to April 29,... read more
Joseph H. Reniers President of Kirby Distribution & Services, Inc.
Mr. Joseph H. Reniers has been President of Kirby Distribution & Services, Inc. since September 18, 2017. Mr. Reniers... read more
Christian G. O'Neil Executive VP, COO of Kirby Inland Marine and COO of Kirby Offshore Marine
Mr. Chrisitian G. O'Neil serves as a Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Kirby Inland Marine and Chief... read more
Dorman Lynn Strahan President of Kirby Engine Systems
Mr. Dorman Lynn Strahan has been the President of Kirby Engine Systems, a subsidiary of Kirby Corporation since May... read more
William G. Ivey President of Marine Transportation Group, Kirby Inland Marine & Kirby Offshore Marine
Mr. William G. Ivey, also known as Bill, has been the President of Marine Transportation Group since February 2014. Mr.... read more
Amy D. Husted Vice President and General Counsel
Ms. Amy D. Husted serves as a Vice President and General Counsel at Kirby Corporation. Ms. Husted served as the Vice... read more
Walter Berry Executive Vice President
Walter Berry serves as the Executive Vice President of Kirby Corporation.
How much do people at Kirby Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Kirby Corporation is $123,535, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,559, or $58 per hour.
At Kirby Corporation, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,903 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $52,618 annually. Average Kirby Corporation salaries by department include: Operations at $134,835, HR at $127,555, Marketing at $122,243, and Legal at $164,203. Half of Kirby Corporation salaries are above $121,559.
27 employees at Kirby Corporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 80 ratings) while 24 employees at Kirby Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Kirby Corporation employees include job titles like QA and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Kirby Corporation employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $244k | $244k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $287k | $287k | 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 Kirby Corporation across various culture dimensions.
Kirby Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Kirby Corporation's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Kirby Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Kirby Corporation?
Kirby Corporation CEO is David Grzebinski, their score by employees is 68
What is Kirby Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Kirby Corporation is -8
What is Kirby Corporation revenue?
Kirby Corporation revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Kirby Corporation?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 150k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Kirby Corporation?
The average salaries for Legal in Kirby Corporation is 164k