Powells Compensation Employee Reviews | Comparably
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PARTICIPANTS
55
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686

Powells Compensation Employee Reviews

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Pay ranges are literally just made up. You will get the lowest amount. Communication from upper management indicates that they dont think we deserve more money with no reaaon why. Communication is uncompassionate. I have been told no asking for money plenty of times, not like that

I feel undervalued because I'm not being paid enough. I would like to be paid, at the bare minimum, a living wage so I can afford to live in the city I work in. Powell's is by no means a mom & pop store. They have the funds. But how will execs pay for their vacation homes if they pay us, the workers

Review from Customer Support Dept

For the amount of speciality work (knowledge about books, gifts, inventory system we use, concierge work with hundreds of people a day, mentoring others, and work beyond regular retail-we should be paid a higher living wage as well as better benefits. Half of the staff is part time -with no benefits

my job is listed on indeed for ~$20-29/ hour. i make $15.86. i am still on OHP because the company's healthcare is so pitiful. but they've made sure to pay me juuust enough that i can't get onto EBT! i have to choose between buying [minimal] groceries and not getting parking tickets most weeks.

I want a living wage without having to fight tooth and nail for it. We deserve a living wage for all the work that we do, and have one, especially during the pandemic, to keep this company going.

Review from Customer Support Dept

Review Sentiment at Powells

62
62%
38
38%

About Powells' Compensation

F
17/100

Where This Score Ranks Powells' Compensation

BOTTOM
5%

In the Bottom 5% of 1757 similar size companies on Comparably

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Not enough ratings to compare against companies in Portland

2nd

2nd place versus 3 competitors rated on Comparably

36 employees at Powells score their wages and compensation a F on average. As a testament to this, when employees are asked “Do you believe you're paid fairly?”, 3% say Yes. The Sales department is the most satisfied with their compensation, ranking it 14/100, a full 4 pts above the Customer Support department. If you want detailed data about Powells' wages, see the <a href="https://www.comparably.com/companies/powells/salaries">wage breakdown by department, job titles, locations, and more.</a>

Rate Compensation the Highest

  • Experience - 3 to 6 Years
    +2%
  • Gender - Female
    +2%
  • Experience - Over 10 Years
    +1%

Rate Compensation the Lowest

  • Department - Customer Support
    -7%
  • Gender - Male
    -7%
  • Department - Sales
    -3%

How Powells' Compensation Score is Calculated

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Results from 36 Employees in All Departments, All Genders, All Ethnicities and All Yrs. Experience Experience

AnswerPercent
Yes3%
No97%
Do you believe you're paid fairly?
AnswerPercent
Yes6%
No94%
Are you satisfied with your Benefits?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your company give annual bonuses?
AnswerPercent
Every 6 months or less0%
Every year100%
Every 2 years0%
Every 3 years or more0%
Never0%
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