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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterMatson employees are -7% more likely to recommend Matson as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 43% | Detractors |
Working at Matson is rated below average by 37 employees, across various culture dimensions. Matson employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Team and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Matson’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Honolulu, HI. See below in detail how working at Matson was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Matson is rated C-
Last updated 9 days ago
Matson ranks in the Bottom 35% 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 13 Matson employee reviews, 45% were positive. The remaining 55% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Matson improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 45% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 55% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?My Health and life insurance
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Great pay, acknowledgment, family, freedom
What are some of the best things about your team?Nice, hard workers, reliable, friendly
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Lack of leadership and horrible pay
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Customer focus and support clients
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Horizontal integration instead of top down dictation
Matson continues to strengthen its ocean transportation services through fleet enhancements, industry leading on time arrival records and
To move freight better than anyone.
| Headquarter | Honolulu, HI United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | matson.com |
| Founding Date | 1882 |
| Tel | 808-848-1211 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | MATX |
Matson competitors include Workday and Orient Overseas Container Line. Matson ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Matson compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
37 employees at Matson have reviewed Matson across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 9 days ago.
Overall, the 37 Matson 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 Matson are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Matson, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Matson are not very pleased with their team. 37 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Matson are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Matson believe the environment at Matson is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Matson is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at Matson work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Matson 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 Honolulu, HI about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Honolulu, HI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 92% 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 Matson's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Matson employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Matthew’s approval rate is just above average, putting Matthew in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Honolulu, HI. Matthew Cox is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Matson offers, and ranks among the Top 35% of CEOs by employees in that category. Matthew is most liked by Caucasian employees and Male employees. When compared to Matson’s competitors, Matthew Cox ranks just below Orient Overseas Container Line’s CEO Andy Tung. With Matthew’s leadership, Matson employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Matthew was rated slightly below average for Team.
The Matson Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Matthew Cox, President of Matson Logistics Rusty Rolfe, and Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President and Treasurer Joel Wine
Matthew Cox CEO / President
Matthew Cox serves as the CEO / President of Matson.
Rusty Rolfe President of Matson Logistics
Mr. Rusty K. Rolfe has been President of Matson Logistics at Matson, Inc since July 2012. Mr. Rolfe's responsibilities... read more
Peter T. Heilmann Chief Administrative Officer, Senior Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Mr. Peter T. Heilmann has been the Chief Administrative Officer and Senior Vice President of Matson, Inc. since May 3,... read more
Ronald J. Forest President
Mr. Ronald J. Forest, also known as Ron, serves as Senior Vice President of Operations of Matson Navigation Company Inc.... read more
P. Weis Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President
P. Weis serves as Chief Information Officer and Senior Vice President of Matson, Inc.
John P. Lauer Chief Commercial Officer and Senior Vice President of Ocean Services
Mr. John P. Lauer has been Chief Commercial Officer of Matson, Inc. since April 27, 2017 and its Senior Vice President... read more
Dale B. Hendler Principal Accounting Officer, Vice President and Controller
Mr. Dale Hendler serves as Principal Accounting Office, Vice President and Controller of Matson, Inc. Mr. Hendler has... read more
Vicente S. Angoco Jr. Senior Vice President of Pacific
Mr. Vicente S. Angoco, Jr, also known as Vic, has been Senior Vice President of Pacific of Matson, Inc. since June 2012.... read more
How much do people at Matson get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Matson is $118,242, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,350, or $57 per hour.
At Matson, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $205,983 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,374 annually. Average Matson salaries by department include: Legal at $159,085, Marketing at $103,969, Finance at $84,678, and Admin at $57,407. Half of Matson salaries are above $119,350.
10 employees at Matson rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings) while 10 employees at Matson rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $228k | $228k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 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 Matson across various culture dimensions.
Matson's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Matson's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Matson?
Matson CEO is Matthew Cox, their score by employees is 71
What is Matson eNPS?
The eNPS for Matson is -7
What is Matson revenue?
Matson revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Engineering Manager in Matson?
Engineering Manager average salary in the US is 165k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Matson?
The average salaries for Legal in Matson is 159k