

Diverse employees at Nissan have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Nissan have rated Professional Development, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Nissan employees are -2% more likely to recommend Nissan as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Nissan is rated below average by 339 employees, across various culture dimensions. Nissan employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Nissan’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Nashville, TN. See below in detail how working at Nissan was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Nissan is rated C
Last updated months ago
Nissan ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 215 Nissan employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Nissan improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What did you like most about the interview process?scheduling and timely process + feedback
What makes you most happy at work?working on innovative designs with the team
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?employee engagement, manager, team, cafeteria
What does the leadership team need to get better at?All aspects of growth r&d and customer needs
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Just all work together and show up ready to work
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Over worked and very much under paid!
Nissan offers automotive products and services.
Nissan was founded in 1933 and its current CEO is Hiroto Saikawa. Since its inception 93 years ago, Nissan has grown to 142925 employees.
Innovation and excitement for everyone. For Nissan, this means making cars that are more efficient, more beautiful, more inspiring and more human than ever before. It means, simply, making cars that change the world and the way we move through it. We are more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety, and style. The result: cars that thrill you, every time you get behind the wheel.
Enriching people's lives, building trust with our employees, customers, dealers, partners, shareholders and the world at large.
Guided by the corporate vision of “Enriching People’s Lives”, Nissan provides unique and innovative automotive products and services that deliver superior values to all stakeholders.
As it develops as a company through its full range of global activities, Nissan seeks to not only create economic value but also contribute solutions to society as a leading global automaker. Nissan is committed to all stakeholders—including customers, shareholders, employees and the communities where it does business—and to delivering valuable and sustainable mobility for all. Furthermore, we pursue the realization of a zero-emission, zero-fatality society by actively contributing to the sustainable development of society.
Nissan believes it is as important to contribute to society as it is to deliver innovative and exciting vehicles and outstanding services to
customers worldwide. Our social contribution activities focus on three areas: caring for the environment, education and humanitarian
aid. As an automaker, we can draw on our expertise, technology and products in our various philanthropic activities. We work with
actors in a variety of sectors to address complex social issues. With a common vision, our regional offices and affiliates also conduct
activities to respond to needs everywhere we operate.
| Headquarter | Smyrna, TN 37167 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nissan-global.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1933 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | 7201 |
| Jobs | www.nissanmotor.jobs/ |
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Nissan competitors include Tata Motors Ltd, Yamaha, Honda, and Volkswagen. Nissan ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Nissan compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Nissan has 142925 employees. 339 employees at Nissan have reviewed Nissan 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 339 Nissan employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Nissan are not very pleased with their total compensation at Nissan, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Nissan are generally satisfied with their team. 339 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Nissan are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Nissan believe the environment at Nissan is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Nissan is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at Nissan work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Nissan 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 Nissan is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Nissan employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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 Nissan 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Nissan's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 5 Nissan employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Hiroto’s approval rate is just above average, putting Hiroto in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Nashville, TN. Hiroto Saikawa is well regarded by employees for the Retention Nissan offers, and ranks among the Top 50% of CEOs by employees in that category. Hiroto is most liked by employees in the Engineering department and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees in the Customer Support department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Nissan’s competitors, Hiroto Saikawa ranks just below Honda’s CEO Takahiro Hachigo. With Hiroto’s leadership, Nissan employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and Outlook. Hiroto was rated slightly below average for Office Culture.
The Nissan Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Hiroto Saikawa, Senior Vice President William Krueger, and Director, Information Systems- GRM & Digital Workplace Chris Murphy
Hiroto Saikawa CEO / President
Hiroto Saikawa serves as the CEO / President of Nissan.
William Krueger Senior Vice President
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Chris Murphy Director, Information Systems- GRM & Digital Workplace
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Mark Bartleson Chief Compliance Officer & Chief Risk Officer at Nissan Motor Acceptance Corporation
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John Schaefer Chief Information Security Architect
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Forrest Smith Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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Ivy Kuzminsky Chief Marketing Management office
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Janelle Williams Chief Marketing Manager- Altima
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How much do people at Nissan get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Nissan is $129,563, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,029, or $58 per hour.
At Nissan, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $225,782 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,098 annually. Average Nissan salaries by department include: Legal at $158,373, Admin at $62,242, Engineering at $136,234, and Business Development at $157,142. Half of Nissan salaries are above $122,029.
115 employees at Nissan rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 342 ratings) while 108 employees at Nissan rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 112 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Nissan employees include job titles like Product Manager and Director of Security. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Nissan employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Nissan score the company 60/100 across various culture categories, placing Nissan in the Bottom 30% 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 Nissan across various culture dimensions.
It’s our corporate belief that diversity gives us strength because, although difference may sometimes cause tension, by seeking for solutions through exchange of diverse opinions and overcoming the differences, we can reach far more constructive and creative ideas in the end.,,
Nissan's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Nissan's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Nissan's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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All Industries | 33% | |
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Sales | 22% | |
Admin | 22% | |
IT | 11% | |
Customer Support | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Gansevoort | 11% | |
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Pittsburgh | 11% | |
Indianapolis | 11% | |
Dundee | 11% | |
Chicago | 11% | |
Other | 44% |
Who is the CEO of Nissan?
Nissan CEO is Hiroto Saikawa, their score by employees is 69
What is Nissan eNPS?
The eNPS for Nissan is -2
What is the salary for HR Manager in Nissan?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 120k
What are the salaries in the HR in Nissan?
The average salaries for HR in Nissan is 125k
How many employees work in Nissan?
Nissan has 142925 employees