

Diverse employees at PPG have rated Team, Professional Development, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at PPG have rated Environment, Retention, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
PPG employees are -19% more likely to recommend PPG as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at PPG is rated below average by 259 employees, across various culture dimensions. PPG employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting PPG’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at PPG was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at PPG is rated C
Last updated 12 days ago
PPG ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 158 PPG employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping PPG improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?The best team i ever had the chance to work with
What do you like best about the leadership team?open communication, energetic, clear communication
What makes you most happy at work?Prople i worked with and the support that i got
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More focus on actual merit
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Top leadership should be removed/replaced.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Hire quality, competent, willing individuals
Act with integrity at all times and be true to our values and ethics. • Deliver consistent sales and earnings growth. • Develop innovative products to meet future needs. • Work safely, protect the environment and support the communities where we operate. • Achieve superior shareholder returns.
Our vision is to be the world’s leading coatings company by consistently delivering high-quality, innovative and sustainable solutions that customers trust to protect and beautify their products and surroundings. This vision will guide us on our journey toward our common goals and principles. To achieve this vision, we must: Act with integrity at all times and be true to our values and ethics. Deliver consistent sales and earnings growth. Develop innovative products to meet future needs. Work safely, protect the environment and support the communities where we operate. Achieve superior shareholder returns.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | corporate.ppg.com |
PPG competitors include Akzo Nobel Worldwide. PPG ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how PPG compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

259 employees at PPG have reviewed PPG across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 259 PPG employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at PPG are generally satisfied with their total compensation at PPG, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at PPG are generally satisfied with their team. 259 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Half of them believe the meetings at PPG are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at PPG believe the environment at PPG is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at PPG is moderate. About 49% of the employees at PPG work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at PPG are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining PPG is that the company was prepared on their first day. PPG employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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 PPG 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of PPG's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 PPG employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Michael McGarry’s employees rank PPG in the Top 20% for Office Culture, in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Compensation. McGarry is generally unpopular with PPG employees, but ranks especially low with employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and by employees in the Product department and employees in the Operations department. However, employees in the IT department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The PPG Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Michael McGarry, CTO, VP Science and Technology David Bem, and Director of Sales and Strategic Segments North America Rodolfo Ramirez
Michael McGarry CEO / President
Michael McGarry serves as the CEO / President of PPG.
David Bem CTO, VP Science and Technology
David Bem serves as the CTO, VP Science and Technology of PPG.
Rodolfo Ramirez Director of Sales and Strategic Segments North America
Rodolfo Ramirez serves as the Director of Sales and Strategic Segments North America of PPG.
Scott Cameron Global Director of Operations and Supply Chain, PMC
Scott Cameron serves as the Global Director of Operations and Supply Chain, PMC of PPG.
Lee drew Regional Sales Vice President
Lee drew serves as the Regional Sales Vice President of PPG.
Bryan Iams Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Government and Community Affairs
Bryan Iams serves as the Vice President, Corporate Communications, Marketing, and Government and Community Affairs of PPG.
Chris Caruso Vice President, Information Technology
Chris Caruso serves as the Vice President, Information Technology of PPG.
Max Wetzel VP Global Marketing and USCA Home Centers
Max Wetzel serves as the VP Global Marketing and USCA Home Centers of PPG.
John Shaffer VP Global Sales MetoKote, Director Sales PPG Coatings Services
John Shaffer serves as the VP Global Sales MetoKote, Director Sales PPG Coatings Services of PPG.
How much do people at PPG get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at PPG is $131,890, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $130,295, or $62 per hour.
At PPG, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $227,158 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,402 annually. Average PPG salaries by department include: Operations at $102,443, Product at $160,754, Sales at $144,912, and Business Development at $160,226. Half of PPG salaries are above $130,295.
105 employees at PPG rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 315 ratings) while 97 employees at PPG rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 102 ratings).
Salaries contributed from PPG employees include job titles like QA, Office Manager, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from PPG employees.
Last updated 15 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $129k | $129k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 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 PPG score the company 65/100 across various culture categories, placing PPG in the Bottom 45% 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 PPG across various culture dimensions.
PPG's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is PPG's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. PPG's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, PPG applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of PPG?
PPG CEO is Michael McGarry, their score by employees is 61
What is PPG eNPS?
The eNPS for PPG is -19
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in PPG?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 218k
What are the salaries in the Business Development in PPG?
The average salaries for Business Development in PPG is 160k
Who are PPG competitors?
PPG main competitors are Akzo Nobel Worldwide