


Diverse employees at Pep Boys have rated Professional Development, Office Culture, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Pep Boys have rated CEO Rating, Manager, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Pep Boys employees are -34% more likely to recommend Pep Boys as a great place to work
| 26% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 14% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Pep Boys is rated below average by 385 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pep Boys employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Outlook have the most room for improvement, putting Pep Boys’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Philadelphia, PA. See below in detail how working at Pep Boys was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pep Boys is rated D
Last updated 13 days ago
Pep Boys ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 270 Pep Boys employee reviews, 48% were positive. The remaining 52% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Pep Boys improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 48% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 52% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Once, I got through the Internet process it was very easy
What makes you most happy at work?a satisfied customer and knowing that their car goes out soon
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It's very comfortable. We all get to work with each other. Culture doesn't matter. It is as long as we all get together. That is my culture and how I feel.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?wages are not good for the area
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?When the employee makes $18 an hour and they are charging $180 an hour for my labor that's far from a fair compensation. The training is almost entirely online with no further gains to be made at this level
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Use standard set of questions and know what you are looking for in the role.
Pep Boys is to provide America’s drivers with high quality auto parts, tires and repairs at a great value.
Our mission is to give you the tools and education you need to grow in your career.
The best place to shop and care for your car.
| Headquarter | Philadelphia, PA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pepboys.com/ |
Pep Boys competitors include Transamerican Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts, AutoZone, and LKQ Corporation. Pep Boys ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pep Boys compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

385 employees at Pep Boys have reviewed Pep Boys across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 13 days ago.
Overall, the 385 Pep Boys employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pep Boys are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Pep Boys, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pep Boys are not very pleased with their team. 385 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Pep Boys are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pep Boys believe the environment at Pep Boys is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pep Boys is comfortably fast. About 52% of the employees at Pep Boys work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Pep Boys are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Pep Boys is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Pep Boys employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% 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 Pep Boys 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Pep Boys' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Pep Boys employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 7 have said yes.
Pep Boys’s CEO Brian Kaner started in this role in 2017. Brian’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brian in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Philadelphia, PA. Brian Kaner’s employees rank Pep Boys in the Top 5% for Professional Development, in the Top 25% for Office Culture, and in the Bottom 25% for Manager. Kaner is generally unpopular with Pep Boys employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Product department, and by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Pep Boys’s competitors, Brian Kaner ranks below both AutoZone CEO William Rhodes and LKQ Corporation CEO Dominick P. (Nick) Zarcone.
The Pep Boys Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Brian Kaner, Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary Brian D. Zuckerman, and Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President Thomas J. Carey
Brian Kaner CEO / President
Brian Kaner serves as the CEO / President of Pep Boys.
Brian D. Zuckerman Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Brian D. Zuckerman has been Senior Vice President of Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack since March 1, 2009 and also has... read more
Thomas J. Carey Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. Thomas J. Carey, also known as Tom, has been Chief Customer Officer and Senior Vice President of Pep Boys - Manny,... read more
Rodney Schriver Chief Accounting Officer and Vice President - Finance
Mr. Rodney Schriver has been Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack... read more
Noreen M. Culhane Executive Vice President
Ms. Noreen M. Culhane served as Executive Vice President of Global Corporate Client Group of NYSE Euronext, Inc.... read more
John J. Kelly Chief Merchandising Officer and Senior Vice President
Mr. John J. Kelly has been Chief Merchandising Officer and Senior Vice President of Pep Boys - Manny, Moe & Jack since... read more
Mark Lowery AVP Store Operations
Mark Lowery serves as the AVP Store Operations of Pep Boys.
Chuck McErlane Divisional Vice president
Chuck McErlane serves as the Divisional Vice president of Pep Boys.
Jennifer Pruett CFO - Service
Jennifer Pruett serves as the CFO - Service of Pep Boys. Jennifer started at Pep Boys in October of 2018. Jennifer... read more
How much do people at Pep Boys get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pep Boys is $132,515, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $134,444, or $64 per hour.
At Pep Boys, the highest paid job is a Director of Business Development at $232,913 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,522 annually. Average Pep Boys salaries by department include: Operations at $129,352, Admin at $62,810, Engineering at $149,588, and Design at $130,243. Half of Pep Boys salaries are above $134,444.
147 employees at Pep Boys rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 451 ratings) while 143 employees at Pep Boys rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 148 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Pep Boys employees include job titles like UI/UX Designer. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Pep Boys employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $104k | $104k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $133k | $133k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Pep Boys score the company 58/100 across various culture categories, placing Pep Boys in the Bottom 25% 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 Pep Boys across various culture dimensions.
Pep Boys' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 33% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Pep Boys' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

No Recent Jobs found for Pep Boys on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 22% | |
|---|---|---|
Customer Support | 22% | |
Operations | 17% | |
Sales | 17% | |
Admin | 6% | |
Other | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Philadelphia | 17% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 17% | |
Athens | 6% | |
Scranton | 6% | |
Sebastian | 6% | |
Other | 50% |
Who is the CEO of Pep Boys?
Pep Boys CEO is Brian Kaner, their score by employees is 55
What is Pep Boys eNPS?
The eNPS for Pep Boys is -34
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Pep Boys?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 120k
What are the salaries in the Design in Pep Boys?
The average salaries for Design in Pep Boys is 130k
Who are Pep Boys competitors?
Pep Boys main competitors are Transamerican Auto Parts, O'Reilly Auto Parts, AutoZone, LKQ Corporation