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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. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
313
TOTAL
RATINGS
8999

Public Storage Company Culture

Public Storage Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.7/5

Public Storage CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Joseph Russell Jr. Public Storage's CEO
Joseph Russell Jr.
84 /100

Diversity at Public Storage

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Diverse employees at Public Storage have rated Manager, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Public Storage

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Women at Public Storage have rated Manager, Team, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored

Public Storage 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?"
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

35

Public Storage employees are 35% more likely to recommend Public Storage as a great place to work

56%Promoters
23%Passives
21%Detractors

Working at Public Storage

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

A+

Overall Company Culture at Public Storage is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Public Storage ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 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 313 Employees

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HR
88
HR88
Marketing
81
Marketing81
Operations
80
Operations80
Admin
79
Admin79
Sales
78
Sales78
Finance
77
Finance77
Customer Support
75
Customer Support75
Customer Success
73
Customer Success73
IT
69
IT69

Public Storage Employee Reviews

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.

84%
16%
Positive Reviews84%
Constructive Feedback16%

Positive Reviews From Public Storage Employees

  • 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.

Constructive Feedback From Public Storage Employees

  • 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.

Public Storage Company Information

Public Storage Company Overview

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.

Public Storage Mission, Vision & Values

Public Storage Mission & Values

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.

Public Storage Vision Statement

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.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Public Storage

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.

Headquarter701 Western Ave
Glendale, CA 91201
United States of America
Websitewww.publicstorage.com/
Founding Date1972
Tel877-777-8672
Company StatusPublic
StockPSA
Jobswww.publicstoragejobs.com/
  • Culture Video
  • At Public Storage, we LOVE our pancakes.
  • You never know what we'll get up to at Public Storage.
  • With great rewards comes great Public Storage swag!
  • Celebrating some of our Circle of Excellence winners.
  • At Public Storage, It's Great To Be Orange!
  • Happy Halloween from the ghosts of Public Storage present!
  • A few Public Storage employees get their goody bags after giving blood during our Carter Blood Care blood drive.
  • And we celebrate National Pancake Day every year (while turning our heads to the right!).
  • At Public Storage we celebrate our diversity. Here's a shot from our Women's History Month Fireside Chat.

Public Storage Employees

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.

A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Public Storage employees generally work 9.4 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Public Storage report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
92% of Public Storage employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Public Storage employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Public Storage employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Public Storage employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
89% of Public Storage employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Public Storage - Employee Onboarding

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.

Public Storage KPIs and OKRs

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.

AnswerPercent
Yes90%
No10%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Public Storage CEO & Leadership

Joseph Russell Jr. Public Storage's CEO
84 /100

Public Storage CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs for Women 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2021 (Large Companies)

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.

Public Storage Leadership

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

    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.

Public Storage Salaries

How much does Public Storage pay?

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: Engineering at $143,303, Legal at $154,197, Design at $105,766, and Sales at $156,776. 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.

1st Percentile
$59k
$59k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$81k
$81k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$105k
$105k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$152k
$152k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$194k
$194k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$245k
$245k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$245k
$245k100th Percentile
$113,860*
Average Compensation
$106,991*
Median Compensation

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

Public Storage Salaries by City

Public Storage Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Public Storage

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.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 88/100
Department - Marketing
Men 89/100
Department - HR
Diverse Employees 89/100
Department - HR

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 74/100
Department - Customer Success
Men 69/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees 55/100
Department - IT

Public Storage Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Public Storage PTO

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.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy50%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution50%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes25%
No75%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo20%
$1000 -$1500/mo40%
$500 -$1000/mo20%
Less than $500/mo20%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Public Storage applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Public Storage has a total of 5800 employees

4
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (4 out of 4)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 4)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 4)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 4)

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

Let Public Storage Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Public Storage on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
75%
Customer Support
25%

Candidates By Location

New Lebanon
25%
Wilmington
25%
Berrien Springs
25%
Los Angeles
25%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Public Storage

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 Creative Director in Public Storage?

Creative Director average salary in the US is 178k

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