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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCVS Pharmacy employees are -60% more likely to recommend CVS Pharmacy as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 80% | Detractors |
Working at CVS Pharmacy is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. CVS Pharmacy employees rate Meetings highest among all categories, and think that Happiness and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting CVS Pharmacy’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at CVS Pharmacy was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CVS Pharmacy is rated D
Last updated months ago
CVS Pharmacy ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 6 CVS Pharmacy employee reviews, 40% were positive. The remaining 60% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CVS Pharmacy improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 40% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 60% |
What makes you most happy at work?Leaving when my shift is over
What are some of the best things about your team?Co workers are the only reason i show up
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Speed. It take a month for people to start working
What needs to change to make the company culture better?By giving us the people and hors we need. And a work life balance
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Actallu appreciated the employees who dont walk out the door
CVS pharmacy is a retail chain sells prescription drugs as well as general merchandise.
CVS Pharmacy was founded in 1963 and its current CEO is Larry J. Merlo. Since its inception 63 years ago, CVS Pharmacy has grown to 25028 employees.
We will be the easiest pharmacy retailer for customers to use.
We strive to improve the quality of human life.
| Headquarter | Woonsocket, RI United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.cvs.com |
| Founding Date | 1963 |
| Tel | ---------------- |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CVS |
CVS Pharmacy competitors include Walmart, Walgreens, Rite Aid, and Duane Reade. CVS Pharmacy ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CVS Pharmacy compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

CVS Pharmacy has 25028 employees. 10 employees at CVS Pharmacy have reviewed CVS Pharmacy 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 10 CVS Pharmacy employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CVS Pharmacy are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at CVS Pharmacy, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CVS Pharmacy are not very pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at CVS Pharmacy are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CVS Pharmacy believe the environment at CVS Pharmacy is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CVS Pharmacy is comfortably fast. About 83% of the employees at CVS Pharmacy work 8 hours or less, while 17% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CVS Pharmacy 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 Boston about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Boston employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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 CVS Pharmacy employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand CVS Pharmacy's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at CVS Pharmacy get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CVS Pharmacy is $102,290, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $99,529, or $47 per hour.
At CVS Pharmacy, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $257,503 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $30,000 annually. Average CVS Pharmacy salaries by department include: Marketing at $109,712, Admin at $71,804, Product at $180,871, and IT at $104,570. Half of CVS Pharmacy salaries are above $99,529.
6 employees at CVS Pharmacy rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 6 employees at CVS Pharmacy rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CVS Pharmacy employees include job titles like Designer, Marketing Manager, Office Manager, and Inventory. Comparably data has a total of 5 salary records from CVS Pharmacy employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $53k | $53k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $76k | $76k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $92k | $92k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $156k | $156k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $283k | $283k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $291k | $291k | 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 CVS Pharmacy across various culture dimensions.
CVS Pharmacy PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, CVS Pharmacy applied for 164 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 88% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at CVS Pharmacy unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 18 were withdrawn by CVS Pharmacy after the employee’s start date.
CVS Pharmacy has a total of 25028 employees
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 73% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 9% | |
Marketing | 9% | |
Engineering | 9% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 27% | |
|---|---|---|
Providence | 9% | |
Cranston | 9% | |
Saint Louis | 9% | |
South Walpole | 9% | |
Other | 36% |
Who is the CEO of CVS Pharmacy?
CVS Pharmacy CEO is Larry J. Merlo, their score by employees is 54
What is CVS Pharmacy eNPS?
The eNPS for CVS Pharmacy is -60
What is the salary for Business Analyst in CVS Pharmacy?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 91k
What are the salaries in the Communications in CVS Pharmacy?
The average salaries for Communications in CVS Pharmacy is 234k
How many employees work in CVS Pharmacy?
CVS Pharmacy has 25028 employees