


Diverse employees at Public Storage have rated Manager, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Public Storage have rated Manager, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Public Storage employees are 35% more likely to recommend Public Storage as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
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| 23% | Passives |
| 21% | Detractors |
Working at Public Storage is rated highly by 313 employees, across various culture dimensions. Public Storage employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Public Storage’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Public Storage was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Public Storage is rated A+
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Public Storage ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 1757 Public Storage employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Public Storage improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
What makes you most happy at work?Having the ability to build a team that I enjoy working with to accomplish the goals the company sets for us to achieve.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Leadership team is one of the best in the business. They consistently challenge you to be dynamic and critical in your thinking and approach, while developing tomorrows leaders.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Allowing me to be flexible with managing my team and providing me with the tools to develop into future roles.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Depending on the area, many at a high level are out for themselves and not part of a team.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Communication and partnership within larger markets.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?More opportunities to recognize great leadership outside of metrics. Other opportunities to earn additional stock for those who are capped out.
Today, we are the nation’s largest self-storage provider with over 2,800 properties and we couldn’t have done it without our talented team members who serve with passion. Not only do we want dedicated people to join our team, we want you to be successful. As we continue to grow, more opportunities become available for you to advance your career across our stores, call center, and corporate office. We provide opportunities to learn new skills and make a difference.
Public Storage was founded in 1972 and its current CEO is Joseph Russell Jr.. Since its inception 54 years ago, Public Storage has grown to 5800 employees.
We are united under one common goal – creating a diverse and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, included, and excited to be part of a best-in-class team. With over 5,000 team members from all different races, backgrounds, and life experiences, we celebrate inclusion and value the diversity each person brings to Public Storage.
We believe our commitment to diversity and inclusion makes us a stronger Company and instills a sense of pride across our teams and the customers we serve.
Public Storage has been the trusted leader in providing value, convenience, and cleanliness to self-storage customers nationwide for nearly five decades. Over this time, the company’s corporate strategy has been centered on one core philosophy: create value by operating our properties and company for the long term. Adherence to the strategy has resulted in:
A geographically diversified property portfolio with low environmental impact;
A high-integrity corporate culture, fortress balance sheet, and unparalleled brand and operating platform that produce strong free cash flow with sustained growth; and
Well-managed risk with significant value creation for our stakeholders.
Please see our inaugural corporate sustainability report for discussion of our strategies and commitments.
| Headquarter | 701 Western Ave Glendale, CA 91201 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.publicstorage.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1972 |
| Tel | 877-777-8672 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | PSA |
| Jobs | www.publicstoragejobs.com/ |










Public Storage has 5800 employees. 313 employees at Public Storage have reviewed Public Storage 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 313 Public Storage employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Public Storage are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Public Storage, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Public Storage are extremely happy with their team. 313 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Public Storage are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Public Storage believe the environment at Public Storage is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Public Storage is comfortably fast. About 45% of the employees at Public Storage work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Public Storage are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Public Storage is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Public Storage employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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 Public Storage 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Public Storage's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 302 Public Storage employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 272 have said yes.
Public Storage’s CEO Joseph Russell Jr. started in this role in 2019. Joseph’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 Los Angeles. With a high CEO score, Joseph Russell Jr. has won the Best CEOs for Women in 2023. Public Storage’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and Caucasian employees. However, employees in the IT department, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the Finance department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Public Storage’s competitors, Joseph Russell Jr. ranks right above Extra Space Storage CEO Joseph D. Margolis. Under Russell Jr.’s leadership, Public Storage employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Perks And Benefits and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Public Storage could stand to see real improvement.
The Public Storage Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Joseph Russell Jr., Vice President Development, West Coast Andres Friedman, and Vice President Design & Architecture Bernadette Reyes
Joseph Russell Jr. CEO / President
Russell has served as president at the real estate investment trust since 2016. He was previously chief executive at... read more
Andres Friedman Vice President Development, West Coast
Andres Friedman serves as the Vice President Development, West Coast of Public Storage.
Bernadette Reyes Vice President Design & Architecture
Bernadette Reyes serves as the Vice President Design & Architecture of Public Storage.
Bryan Miranda Regional Vice President
Bryan Miranda serves as the Regional Vice President of Public Storage.
James Shinnick Divisional Vice President
James Shinnick serves as the Divisional Vice President of Public Storage.
Jessica Baker Regional Vice President
Jessica Baker serves as the Regional Vice President of Public Storage.
Joe Tomlinson Vice President, Construction
Joe Tomlinson serves as the Vice President, Construction of Public Storage.
Katie Ganderson Regional Vice President
Katie Ganderson serves as the Regional Vice President of Public Storage.
Kirk Thompson Vice President, Preconstruction
Kirk Thompson serves as the Vice President, Preconstruction of Public Storage.
How much do people at Public Storage get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Public Storage is $113,860, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,991, or $51 per hour.
At Public Storage, the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $194,469 annually and the lowest is an Operations Manager at $34,500 annually. Average Public Storage salaries by department include: HR at $165,273, Legal at $154,197, Sales at $156,776, and IT at $108,518. Half of Public Storage salaries are above $106,991.
311 employees at Public Storage rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 651 ratings) while 311 employees at Public Storage rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 612 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Public Storage employees include job titles like Operations Manager, HR Manager, and SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Public Storage employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $105k | $105k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $152k | $152k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $194k | $194k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $245k | $245k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Public Storage score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Public Storage in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Public Storage across various culture dimensions.
The Public Storage culture begins with our core value of integrity. We seek, hire and retain great people and expect adherence to ethical behavior in everything we do. This is characterized by two of our most prominent mottos–“do the right thing” and “tell it like it is”–which apply,regardless of the employee’s responsibility within the company.
Public Storage's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Public Storage's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Public Storage's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Public Storage applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Public Storage has a total of 5800 employees
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What is Public Storage address?
Public Storage location is at 701 Western Ave
Who is the CEO of Public Storage?
Public Storage CEO is Joseph Russell Jr., their score by employees is 84
What is Public Storage eNPS?
The eNPS for Public Storage is 35
What is Public Storage revenue?
Public Storage revenue is $3B
What is the salary for IT Support Engineer in Public Storage?
IT Support Engineer average salary in the US is 104k