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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSM Energy Company employees are -33% more likely to recommend SM Energy Company as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 67% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at SM Energy Company is rated below average by 4 employees, across various culture dimensions. SM Energy Company employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Retention have the most room for improvement, putting SM Energy Company’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at SM Energy Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at SM Energy Company is rated D
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SM Energy Company ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work Better| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
"SM Energy engages in the acquisition, exploration, exploitation, development, and production of crude oil, natural gas, and natural gas liquids."
SM Energy is on a mission to find and develop the country’s best energy sources, and our employees work on the biggest and most exciting plays in South Texas and Permian Basin.
| Headquarter | Denver, CO United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sm-energy.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1908 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SM |
SM Energy Company competitors include Hess Corporation and Honeywell. SM Energy Company ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how SM Energy Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

4 employees at SM Energy Company have reviewed SM Energy Company across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Employees at SM Energy Company are generally satisfied with their total compensation at SM Energy Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining SM Energy Company is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. SM Energy Company employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At SM Energy Company 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of SM Energy Company's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 SM Energy Company employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Javan Ottoson CEO / President
Mr. Javan D. Ottoson, also known as Jay, has been the Chief Executive Officer of SM Energy Company since February 01,... read more
A. Wade Pursell Executive VP & CFO
Mr. A. Wade Pursell has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of SM Energy Company (alternate... read more
Kenneth Knott Senior VP of Business Development & Land and Assistant Secretary
Mr. Kenneth J. Knott has been Senior Vice President of Business Development & Land of SM Energy Company since August... read more
David Copeland Executive VP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. David W. Copeland has been an Executive Vice President of SM Energy Company since April 2013 and has been its... read more
Herbert S. Vogel Executive Vice President of Operations
Mr. Herbert S. Vogel, also known as Herb, has been an Executive Vice President of Operations at SM Energy Company since... read more
Mary Ellen Lutey Senior VP and Regional Manager of South Texas & Gulf Coast
Ms. Mary Ellen Lutey has been Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of South Texas and Gulf Coast at SM Energy... read more
Lehman E. Newton III Senior VP & Regional Manager of Permian Region
Mr. Lehman E. Newton, III, also known as Newt, has been Senior Vice President and Regional Manager of Permian Region for... read more
Wade Pursell CFO
Wade Pursell serves as the CFO of SM Energy Company.
Herb Vogel EVP - Operations
Herb Vogel serves as the EVP - Operations of SM Energy Company. Herb started at SM Energy Company in Aug of 2014. Herb... read more
How much do people at SM Energy Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at SM Energy Company is $98,237, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $96,502, or $46 per hour.
At SM Energy Company, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $215,463 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $37,246 annually. Average SM Energy Company salaries by department include: Customer Support at $60,344, Sales at $173,989, Operations at $108,040, and Finance at $77,429. Half of SM Energy Company salaries are above $96,502.
3 employees at SM Energy Company rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings) while 2 employees at SM Energy Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $53k | $53k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $74k | $74k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $96k | $96k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $176k | $176k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $262k | $262k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $361k | $361k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at SM Energy Company across various culture dimensions.
SM Energy Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. SM Energy Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, SM Energy Company applied for 1 H1B visas.
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Candidates By Department
Finance | 33% | |
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All Industries | 33% | |
IT | 33% |
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Denver | 33% | |
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Oklahoma City | 33% | |
Olympia | 33% |
Who is the CEO of SM Energy Company?
SM Energy Company CEO is Javan Ottoson, their score by employees is 45
What is SM Energy Company eNPS?
The eNPS for SM Energy Company is -33
What is SM Energy Company revenue?
SM Energy Company revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Community Manager in SM Energy Company?
Community Manager average salary in the US is 68k
What are the salaries in the Legal in SM Energy Company?
The average salaries for Legal in SM Energy Company is 215k