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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterKoppers Holdings employees are -29% more likely to recommend Koppers Holdings as a great place to work
| 14% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 43% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Koppers Holdings is rated average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Koppers Holdings employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness categories, putting Koppers Holdings’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. See below in detail how working at Koppers Holdings was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Koppers Holdings is rated C+
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Koppers Holdings ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 14 Koppers Holdings employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Koppers Holdings improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
What did you like most about the interview process?They were honest and upfront, got back to me in a timely manner
What makes you most happy at work?The people are friendly, easy to work with, no work drama
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Very focused on safety, and good people culture
What needs to change to make the company culture better?There needs to be better job stability.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?There is a risk of job loss.
Koppers is a leading integrated producer of carbon compounds and treated wood products
Creating safe and environmentally responsible solutions that solve our customer's most important challenges and result in superior performance for shareholders.
To be recognized as the standard bearer for safely delivering customer focused solutions primarily through the development and application of technologies to enhance wood.
| Headquarter | 436 Seventh Avenue Pittsburgh, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.koppers.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1988 |
| Tel | (412) 227-2001 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | KOP |
Koppers Holdings competitors include Elementis, Stella Jones, and Polynt Composites. Koppers Holdings ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Koppers Holdings compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
10 employees at Koppers Holdings have reviewed Koppers Holdings 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 10 Koppers Holdings 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 Koppers Holdings are extremely happy with their total compensation at Koppers Holdings, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Koppers Holdings are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Koppers Holdings are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Koppers Holdings believe the environment at Koppers Holdings is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Koppers Holdings is moderate. About 40% of the employees at Koppers Holdings work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Koppers Holdings are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Pittsburgh, PA about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Pittsburgh, PA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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 Koppers Holdings employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Koppers Holdings' KPIs and OKRs.
Leroy’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Leroy in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Pittsburgh, PA. Leroy Ball’s employees rank Koppers Holdings in the Top 5% for Compensation, in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 20% for Happiness.
The Koppers Holdings Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Leroy Ball, SVP - Admin, General Counsel & Secretary Steven Lacy, and Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer of Koppers Inc and Director of Koppers Inc Michael J. Zugay CPA
Leroy Ball CEO / President
Leroy Ball serves as the CEO / President of Koppers Holdings.
Steven Lacy SVP - Admin, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Steven R. Lacy has been Senior Vice President of Administration, General Counsel and Secretary at Koppers Holdings... read more
Michael J. Zugay CPA Chief Financial Officer, Chief Financial Officer of Koppers Inc and Director of Koppers Inc
Mr. Michael J. Zugay, also known as Mike, CPA, has been the Chief Financial Officer of Koppers Holdings Inc. and Koppers... read more
Stephen Clifford Reeder Senior Vice President of Performance Chemicals - Koppers Inc
Mr. Stephen Clifford Reeder, also known as Steve, has been Senior Vice President of Koppers Performance Chemicals at... read more
Brian McCurrie VP & CFO
Brian McCurrie serves as the VP & CFO of Koppers Holdings.
Dave Fisher Vice President Sales and Business Development
Dave Fisher serves as the Vice President Sales and Business Development of Koppers Holdings.
Travis Gross Vice President Commercial Sales
Travis Gross serves as the Vice President Commercial Sales of Koppers Inc.. Travis started at Koppers Inc. in January of... read more
Randall Collins VP Regulatory Affairs
Randall Collins serves as the VP Regulatory Affairs of Koppers Holdings.
How much do people at Koppers Holdings get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Koppers Holdings is $116,261, or $55 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,439, or $54 per hour.
At Koppers Holdings, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,090 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,869 annually. Average Koppers Holdings salaries by department include: HR at $112,515, Engineering at $132,589, Legal at $161,124, and Design at $115,734. Half of Koppers Holdings salaries are above $113,439.
7 employees at Koppers Holdings rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 25 ratings) while 7 employees at Koppers Holdings rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 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 Koppers Holdings across various culture dimensions.
Koppers Holdings' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Koppers Holdings' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Koppers Holdings address?
Koppers Holdings location is at 436 Seventh Avenue
Who is the CEO of Koppers Holdings?
Koppers Holdings CEO is Leroy Ball, their score by employees is 65
What is Koppers Holdings eNPS?
The eNPS for Koppers Holdings is -29
What is Koppers Holdings revenue?
Koppers Holdings revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Director of HR in Koppers Holdings?
Director of HR average salary in the US is 160k