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| 35% | Promoters |
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| 21% | Passives |
| 44% | Detractors |
Working at Scotts Miracle Gro is rated below average by 81 employees, across various culture dimensions. Scotts Miracle Gro employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Scotts Miracle Gro’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Springfield, OH. See below in detail how working at Scotts Miracle Gro was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Scotts Miracle Gro is rated C
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Scotts Miracle Gro ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 53 Scotts Miracle Gro employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Scotts Miracle Gro improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
What did you like most about the interview process?It was the easiest interview that I've ever had. Very few technical questions were asked and I felt comfortable and confident.
What makes you most happy at work?Being able to work autonomously.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Scotts has a very generous vacation package. Also, they have a very nice 401k match.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?During the covid outbreak we continued to work cause us being mulch makers we arw essential works!? They paid us higher pay for the out break and all the employees came to work happy and never calling out. That rate of pay is what we deserve not this pay that their giving to McDonald's workers now
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Quit showing favorites and moving your buddies up and not the ones who been with company and worked for promotions. They hand higher paying jobs to their friends and family
What does the leadership team need to get better at?everything coaching leadership direction planning
ScottsMiracle-Gro is dedicated to a beautiful world with industry-leading lawn, garden and outdoor living products and services.
The Company's mission is to continually strengthen its position as the world's foremost marketer of branded products and services for lawn and garden, while meeting challenging profit and return on investment growth goals.
| Headquarter | 14111 Scottslawn Road Marysville, OH 43041 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.scotts.com |
| Founding Date | 1868 |
| Tel | 937-644-0011 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SMG |
Scotts Miracle Gro competitors include The Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Lowe's Home Improvement, and ServiceMaster. Scotts Miracle Gro ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Scotts Miracle Gro compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

81 employees at Scotts Miracle Gro have reviewed Scotts Miracle Gro 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 81 Scotts Miracle Gro 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 Scotts Miracle Gro are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Scotts Miracle Gro, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Scotts Miracle Gro are not very pleased with their team. 81 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Scotts Miracle Gro are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Scotts Miracle Gro believe the environment at Scotts Miracle Gro is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Scotts Miracle Gro is moderate. About 46% of the employees at Scotts Miracle Gro work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Scotts Miracle Gro are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Springfield, OH about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Springfield, OH employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 69% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Scotts Miracle Gro's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Scotts Miracle Gro employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Jim’s approval rate is just above average, putting Jim in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Springfield, OH. Jim Hagedorn is well regarded by employees for the Perks And Benefits Scotts Miracle Gro offers, and ranks among the Top 20% of CEOs by employees in that category. Jim is most liked by employees in the Product department and Caucasian employees. However, employees with Entry Level experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Scotts Miracle Gro’s competitors, Jim Hagedorn ranks just above Lowe's Home Improvement’s CEO Marvin Ellison. With Jim’s leadership, Scotts Miracle Gro employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and Compensation. Jim was rated slightly below average for Environment.
The Scotts Miracle Gro Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Jim Hagedorn, Executive Vice President and CFO Randy Coleman, and Vice President, CFO of the International Division Dale ODonnell
Jim Hagedorn CEO / President
Jim Hagedorn serves as the CEO / President of Scotts Miracle Gro.
Randy Coleman Executive Vice President and CFO
Randy Coleman serves as the Executive Vice President and CFO of Scotts Miracle-Gro. Randy started at Scotts Miracle-Gro... read more
Dale ODonnell Vice President, CFO of the International Division
Dale ODonnell serves as the Vice President, CFO of the International Division of Scotts Miracle-Gro. Dale started at... read more
Jim King Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, Chief Communications Officer
Jim King serves as the Senior Vice President Corporate Affairs, Chief Communications Officer of Scotts Miracle Gro.
Mike Hoover Senior Vice President Strategy
Mike Hoover serves as the Senior Vice President Strategy of Scotts Miracle-Gro. Mike started at Scotts Miracle-Gro in... read more
Ivan Smith Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary
Ivan Smith serves as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer & Corporate Secretary of... read more
Thomas Crabtree Senior Vice President Of NA Sales
Thomas Crabtree serves as the Senior Vice President Of NA Sales of Scotts Miracle-Gro. Thomas started at Scotts... read more
Josh Peoples Senior Vice President & General Manager, Lawns & President, Scotts Canada
Josh Peoples serves as the Senior Vice President & General Manager, Lawns & President, Scotts Canada of Scotts... read more
Dan Paradiso Senior Vice President
Dan Paradiso serves as the Senior Vice President of Scotts Miracle Gro.
How much do people at Scotts Miracle Gro get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Scotts Miracle Gro is $121,561, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,910, or $57 per hour.
At Scotts Miracle Gro, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $225,014 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,637 annually. Average Scotts Miracle Gro salaries by department include: Legal at $151,727, Finance at $84,593, Customer Support at $62,656, and IT at $96,281. Half of Scotts Miracle Gro salaries are above $119,910.
36 employees at Scotts Miracle Gro rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 105 ratings) while 32 employees at Scotts Miracle Gro rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Scotts Miracle Gro employees include job titles like Technical Writer and Director of IT. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Scotts Miracle Gro employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $185k | $185k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $247k | $247k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $278k | $278k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $327k | $327k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Scotts Miracle Gro score the company 56/100 across various culture categories, placing Scotts Miracle Gro in the Bottom 20% 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 Scotts Miracle Gro across various culture dimensions.
Scotts Miracle Gro's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Scotts Miracle Gro's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Scotts Miracle Gro address?
Scotts Miracle Gro location is at 14111 Scottslawn Road
Who is the CEO of Scotts Miracle Gro?
Scotts Miracle Gro CEO is Jim Hagedorn, their score by employees is 67
What is Scotts Miracle Gro eNPS?
The eNPS for Scotts Miracle Gro is -9
What is the salary for Jr Developer in Scotts Miracle Gro?
Jr Developer average salary in the US is 82k
What are the salaries in the Design in Scotts Miracle Gro?
The average salaries for Design in Scotts Miracle Gro is 116k