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McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants worldwide. read more
McDonald's Company Culture
McDonald's Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
McDonald's' Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
BDiversity
CProfessional Development
CGender
COffice Culture
CMcDonald's CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Chris Kempczinski
61 /100
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Diversity at McDonald's
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Diverse employees at McDonald's have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at McDonald's
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at McDonald's have rated Environment, Work Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
McDonald's eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
McDonald's employees are -25% more likely to recommend McDonald's as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 54% | Detractors |
Working at McDonald's
Working at McDonald's is rated below average by 6911 employees, across various culture dimensions. McDonald's employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting McDonald's’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at McDonald's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at McDonald's
C-
Overall Company Culture at McDonald's is rated C-
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Bottom
30%
McDonald's ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
McDonald's Employee Reviews
Out of 7452 McDonald's employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping McDonald's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
Positive Reviews From McDonald's Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?when theey used the some stuff for the hamburgers
- What are some of the best things about your team?they doing their job ask them wht you want to order
- What is the best part about your compensation package?cook the food and clean up
Constructive Feedback From McDonald's Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Listen to peoples wishes & availability
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?I feel that the team needs to be more supportive and less focused on little procedures, also with communication skills
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?People on the team are nice but afraid of upsetting the general manager.
McDonald's Company Information
McDonald's Company Overview
McDonald's Corporation operates and franchises McDonald's restaurants worldwide.
McDonald's Mission, Vision & Values
McDonald's Mission & Values
McDonald's brand mission is to be our customers' favorite place and way to eat and drink. Our worldwide operations are aligned around a global strategy called the Plan to Win, which center on an exceptional customer experience – People, Products, Place, Price and Promotion. We are committed to continuously improving our operations and enhancing our customers' experience.
McDonald's Vision Statement
To move with velocity to drive profitable growth and become an even better McDonald s serving more customers delicious food each day around the world.
| Headquarter | 110 N Carpenter St Chicago, IL 60607 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mcdonalds.com |
| Founding Date | 1955 |
| Tel | (800) 244-6227 |
| Company Status | Private |
McDonald's Competitors
McDonald's competitors include Starbucks, Wendy's, Dennys, and Panera Bread. McDonald's ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how McDonald's compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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McDonald's Employees
6911 employees at McDonald's have reviewed McDonald's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 6911 McDonald's employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at McDonald's are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at McDonald's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at McDonald's are not very pleased with their team. 6911 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D+. The majority believe the meetings at McDonald's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at McDonald's believe the environment at McDonald's is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at McDonald's is extremely fast. About 74% of the employees at McDonald's work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at McDonald's are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
McDonald's employees generally work 8.5 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at McDonald's report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at McDonald's have 0 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
70% of McDonald's employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
McDonald's employees most often take 0-10 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
54% of McDonald's employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
McDonald's employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
59% of McDonald's employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining McDonald's - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining McDonald's is that the company was very prepared on their first day. McDonald's employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 56% 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.
McDonald's KPIs and OKRs
McDonald's KPIs and OKRs are most clear in the Sales department and Operations department, whilst employees in Product and Customer Support departments think their goals least clear. Out of 193 McDonald's employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 115 have said yes.
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McDonald's CEO & Leadership
61 /100
McDonald's CEO Awards and Recognitions
McDonald's’s CEO Chris Kempczinski started in this role in 2019. Chris’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Chris in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Chris Kempczinski’s employees rank McDonald's in the Top 25% for Environment, in the Bottom 45% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 40% for Office Culture. Kempczinski is generally unpopular with McDonald's employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the HR department, and by employees in the Customer Success department and employees in the Operations department. However, employees in the Legal department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to McDonald's’s competitors, Chris Kempczinski ranks below Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz.
McDonald's Leadership
The McDonald's Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Chris Kempczinski, Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of World's Largest Independent Franchisee of McDonald's Dan Gertsacov, and Sr. Vice President and Chief People Officer Juan Marcos
Chris Kempczinski CEO / President
Chris Kempczinski serves as the CEO / President of McDonald's.
Dan Gertsacov Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of World's Largest Independent Franchisee of McDonald's
Dan Gertsacov serves as the Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of World's Largest Independent Franchisee of McDonald of... read more
Juan Marcos Sr. Vice President and Chief People Officer
Juan Marcos serves as the Sr. Vice President and Chief People Officer of McDonald's Corporation. Juan started at... read more
Karen King Executive Vice President, Chief Field Officer
Karen King serves as the Executive Vice President, Chief Field Officer of McDonald's Corporation. Karen started at... read more
Dean Barrett Senior Vice President, Global Marketing
Dean Barrett serves as the Senior Vice President, Global Marketing of McDonald's.
Ellen Caya Vice President, Internal Audit and Controls/Chief Audit Executive
Ellen Caya serves as the Vice President, Internal Audit and Controls/Chief Audit Executive of McDonald's Corporation.... read more
Mathew Ajayi Vice President of Operations
Mathew Ajayi serves as the Vice President of Operations of McDonald's Corporation. Mathew started at McDonald's... read more
Jim Sappington EVP Operations, Digital, & Technology
Jim Sappington serves as the EVP Operations, Digital, & Technology of McDonald's Corporation. Jim started at McDonald's... read more
Robert Gibbs Chief Communications Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations
Robert Gibbs serves as the Chief Communications Officer and Executive Vice President of Corporate Relations of... read more
McDonald's Salaries
How much does McDonald's pay?
How much do people at McDonald's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at McDonald's is $120,218, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,653, or $52 per hour.
At McDonald's, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $229,887 annually and the lowest is a Sales Manager at $37,000 annually. Average McDonald's salaries by department include: Engineering at $179,598, Sales at $142,617, Legal at $129,136, and Operations at $81,067. Half of McDonald's salaries are above $108,653.
3656 employees at McDonald's rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11023 ratings) while 3525 employees at McDonald's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3682 ratings).
Salaries contributed from McDonald's employees include job titles like Product Manager, Art Director, Brand Manager, and CS Rep. Comparably data has a total of 13 salary records from McDonald's employees.
Last updated today.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $85k | $85k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $214k | $214k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $255k | $255k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $271k | $271k | 100th Percentile |
$120,218*
Average Compensation
$108,653*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
McDonald's Salaries by City
McDonald's Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at McDonald's
Diverse employees at McDonald's score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing McDonald's 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 McDonald's across various culture dimensions.
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McDonald's Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
McDonald's PTO
McDonald's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 62% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is McDonald's' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 23% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. McDonald's' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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McDonald's Careers
McDonald's Jobs
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Overview of Candidates Interested in McDonald's on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 9% | |
Engineering | 9% | |
Executive | 7% | |
Sales | 7% | |
Other | 24% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 42% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Naperville | 4% | |
San Francisco | 2% | |
Dallas | 2% | |
Other | 44% |
McDonald's Internship Program
Acquiring a position in McDonald's' Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at McDonald's? Employees are not so happy at McDonald's and rate their office perks as neutral. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. McDonald's employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 49% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at McDonald's?
Product
Operations
Customer Support
Sales
Very Difficult40%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult20%
Difficult20%
Does Not Offer Internships20%
Answered by 5 Product Interns
Very Difficult43%
Somewhat Difficult14%
Not Difficult29%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships14%
Answered by 7 Operations Interns
Very Difficult9%
Somewhat Difficult27%
Not Difficult9%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships55%
Answered by 11 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult17%
Somewhat Difficult17%
Not Difficult33%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 18 Sales Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding McDonald's
What is McDonald's address?
McDonald's location is at 110 N Carpenter St
Who is the CEO of McDonald's?
McDonald's CEO is Chris Kempczinski, their score by employees is 61
What is McDonald's eNPS?
The eNPS for McDonald's is -25
What is the salary for Designer in McDonald's?
Designer average salary in the US is 102k
What are the salaries in the Design in McDonald's?
The average salaries for Design in McDonald's is 110k
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