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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. read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
259
TOTAL
RATINGS
2097

PPG Company Culture

PPG Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
3.3/5
PPG's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

PPG CEO

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael McGarry PPG's CEO
Michael McGarry
61 /100

Diversity at PPG

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C

Diverse employees at PPG have rated Team, Professional Development, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored

Women at PPG

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+

Women at PPG have rated Environment, Retention, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

PPG eNPS

Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-19

PPG employees are -19% more likely to recommend PPG as a great place to work

28%Promoters
25%Passives
47%Detractors

Working at PPG

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

C

Overall Company Culture at PPG is rated C

Last updated 12 days ago

Bottom
45%

PPG ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 259 Employees

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20
40
60
80
100
IT
84
IT84
Sales
75
Sales75
Product
59
Product59
Operations
52
Operations52

PPG Employee Reviews

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.

73%
27%
Positive Reviews73%
Constructive Feedback27%

Positive Reviews From PPG Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    The best team i ever had the chance to work with
    Posted 14 days ago
  • 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

Constructive Feedback From PPG Employees

  • 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

PPG Company Information

PPG Mission, Vision & Values

PPG Mission Statement

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.

PPG Vision Statement

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.

PPG Values

  • Dedication to the customer
  • Respect for the dignity, rights and contributions of employees
  • Recognition of the concerns and needs of society
  • Value of supply chain relationships
  • Responsibility to shareholders
HeadquarterUnited States of America
Websitecorporate.ppg.com

PPG Competitors

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.

  1. #1
    Akzo Nobel Worldwide's Logo
    Akzo Nobel Worldwide
    4.5/5
  2. #2
    PPG's Logo
    PPG
    3.3/5
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PPG Employees

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.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
PPG employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at PPG report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
81% of PPG employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
PPG employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of PPG employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
PPG employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
Feedback
A Day in the Life
59% of PPG employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining PPG - Employee Onboarding

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.

PPG KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes71%
No29%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

PPG CEO & Leadership

PPG CEO - Michael McGarry

Michael McGarry PPG's CEO
61 /100

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.

PPG Leadership

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 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.

PPG Salaries

How much does PPG pay?

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: Design at $115,847, Sales at $144,912, Business Development at $160,226, and Marketing at $111,375. 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.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$97k
$97k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$129k
$129k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$185k
$185k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$241k
$241k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$270k
$270k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$301k
$301k100th Percentile
$131,890*
Average Compensation
$130,295*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

PPG Salaries by City

PPG Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at PPG

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.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 59/100
Department - Product
Men 84/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees 44/100
Department - Product

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 39/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years
Men 65/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years
Diverse Employees N/A/100

PPG Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

PPG PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy25%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution75%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo33%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo67%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

PPG Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, PPG applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

2
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 2)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let PPG Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in PPG on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Operations
50%
All Industries
50%

Candidates By Location

Crum Lynne
50%
Lake Worth
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding PPG

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 Customer Service Manager in PPG?

Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 90k

What are the salaries in the Marketing in PPG?

The average salaries for Marketing in PPG is 111k

Who are PPG competitors?

PPG main competitors are Akzo Nobel Worldwide

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