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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPinnacle West employees are 34% more likely to recommend Pinnacle West as a great place to work
| 67% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Pinnacle West is rated average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Pinnacle West employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, eNPS, and Outlook categories, putting Pinnacle West’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Phoenix. See below in detail how working at Pinnacle West was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Pinnacle West is rated C+
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Pinnacle West ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPinnacle West Capital provides retail and wholesale electric services.
Our vision is to create a sustainable energy future for Arizona. To accomplish this, we must strike a balance between delivering reliable, affordable energy and being responsible stewards of the environment.
| Headquarter | Phoenix, AZ United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.pinnaclewest.com |
| Founding Date | 1920 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PNW |
Pinnacle West competitors include Cox Communications, Southwest Gas Corporation, and Lumen (formerly CenturyLink). Pinnacle West ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Pinnacle West compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at Pinnacle West have reviewed Pinnacle West 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 Pinnacle West employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Pinnacle West are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Pinnacle West, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Pinnacle West are generally satisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Pinnacle West are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Pinnacle West believe the environment at Pinnacle West is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Pinnacle West is extremely fast. About 100% of the employees at Pinnacle West work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Pinnacle West are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Phoenix about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Phoenix employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 Pinnacle West's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Pinnacle West employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Donald’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 Phoenix. Compared to Pinnacle West’s competitors, Donald Brandt ranks right above Cox Communications CEO Patrick J. Esser. Under Brandt’s leadership, Pinnacle West employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Executive Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Pinnacle West could stand to see real improvement.
The Pinnacle West Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Donald Brandt, Vice President Robbie Aiken, and Managing Director John Finn
Donald Brandt CEO / President
Donald Brandt serves as the CEO / President of Pinnacle West.
Robbie Aiken Vice President
Robbie Aiken serves as the Vice President of Pinnacle West.
John Finn Managing Director
John Finn serves as the Managing Director of Pinnacle West.
Ted Geisler Chief Financial Officer
Ted Geisler serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Pinnacle West.
Marty Shultz VP Government Affairs
Marty Shultz serves as the VP Government Affairs of Pinnacle West.
Bob Smith SVP and General Counsel
Bob Smith serves as the SVP and General Counsel of Pinnacle West.
How much do people at Pinnacle West get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Pinnacle West is $120,125, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,711, or $59 per hour.
At Pinnacle West, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,774 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $36,192 annually. Average Pinnacle West salaries by department include: Sales at $173,200, Marketing at $116,744, Customer Support at $66,444, and IT at $72,323. Half of Pinnacle West salaries are above $123,711.
3 employees at Pinnacle West rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 3 employees at Pinnacle West rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $123k | $123k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $216k | $216k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 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 Pinnacle West across various culture dimensions.
Pinnacle West's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Pinnacle West's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Pinnacle West?
Pinnacle West CEO is Donald Brandt, their score by employees is 93
What is Pinnacle West eNPS?
The eNPS for Pinnacle West is 34
What is Pinnacle West revenue?
Pinnacle West revenue is $4B
What is the salary for Director of Operations in Pinnacle West?
Director of Operations average salary in the US is 160k
What are the salaries in the Product in Pinnacle West?
The average salaries for Product in Pinnacle West is 189k