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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNL Industries employees are 33% more likely to recommend NL Industries as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 0% | Detractors |
Working at NL Industries is rated average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. NL Industries employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Team, and Happiness categories, putting NL Industries’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at NL Industries was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NL Industries is rated B
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NL Industries ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 NL Industries employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Our leader is great. He guides us to success.
What are some of the best things about your team?The best is that we are the one.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We don't contact with the environment and culture
NL Industries, Inc. (NL) is a holding company. The Company operates in the component products industry through its
CompX's products are principally designed for use in medium to high-end product applications, where design, quality and durability are critical to CompX's customers.
| Headquarter | Dallas, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nl-ind.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1891 |
| Tel | 972-233-1700 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NL |
3 employees at NL Industries have reviewed NL Industries 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 3 NL Industries employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NL Industries are generally satisfied with their total compensation at NL Industries, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NL Industries are extremely happy with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at NL Industries are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NL Industries believe the environment at NL Industries is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NL Industries is moderate. About 100% of the employees at NL Industries work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at NL Industries are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Dallas about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Dallas employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% 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 NL Industries' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 NL Industries employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Steven’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. NL Industries’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees. Under Watson’s leadership, NL Industries employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Happiness. Manager and Environment are two areas, according to respondents, where NL Industries could stand to see real improvement.
The NL Industries Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Steven Watson, President Courtney Riley, and Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Gregory M. Swalwell
Steven Watson CEO / President
Steven Watson serves as the CEO / President of NL Industries.
Courtney Riley President
Ms. Courtney J. Riley has been President of NL Industries, Inc. since May 18, 2017. Ms. Riley served as Executive Vice... read more
Gregory M. Swalwell Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Gregory M. Swalwell has been an Executive Vice President of CompX International Inc. since May 2013. Mr. Swalwell... read more
Kelly D. Luttmer Chief Tax Officer and Executive Vice President
Ms. Kelly D. Luttmer has been a Chief Tax Officer of NL Industries, Inc. since 2016 and its Executive Vice President... read more
How much do people at NL Industries get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NL Industries is $126,512, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $145,509, or $69 per hour.
At NL Industries, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $277,635 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $41,506 annually. Average NL Industries salaries by department include: Sales at $132,276, Business Development at $128,225, HR at $91,574, and Operations at $89,060. Half of NL Industries salaries are above $145,509.
3 employees at NL Industries rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings) while 3 employees at NL Industries rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $109k | $109k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $140k | $140k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $178k | $178k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $257k | $257k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 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 NL Industries across various culture dimensions.
NL Industries' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year.

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Who is the CEO of NL Industries?
NL Industries CEO is Steven Watson, their score by employees is 83
What is NL Industries eNPS?
The eNPS for NL Industries is 33
What is NL Industries revenue?
NL Industries revenue is $112M
What is the salary for DevOps in NL Industries?
DevOps average salary in the US is 69k
What are the salaries in the IT in NL Industries?
The average salaries for IT in NL Industries is 96k