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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSmiths Detection employees are 21% more likely to recommend Smiths Detection as a great place to work
| 46% | Promoters |
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| 29% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Smiths Detection is rated highly by 33 employees, across various culture dimensions. Smiths Detection employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Manager categories, putting Smiths Detection’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Smiths Detection was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Smiths Detection is rated A
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Smiths Detection ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 20 Smiths Detection employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Smiths Detection improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Guidline the managers and explain the questions very easy because help to given answers.
What makes you most happy at work?After the work batter output and appreciation.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Yes I have taken best compensation package.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?The business needs more customer focus. Richard is too internally focused.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Greater focus on growth and customers
Smiths Detection designs and makes advanced solutions to detect and identify threats including explosives, chemical agents, biohazards,
Our mission is to make the world a safer place. By equipping customers with high integrity solutions , we aim to help safeguard society , protect life and support the free flow of trade. We are proud to be Smiths, pushing boundaries to deliver innovative solutions for the world's challenges.
| Headquarter | 64 Clarendon Road, Watford Edgewood, MD United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.smithsdetection.com |
| Founding Date | 1987 |
| Tel | (973) 830-2200 |
| Company Status | Private |
Smiths Detection competitors include Rapiscan Systems and Smiths Medical. Smiths Detection ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Smiths Detection compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

33 employees at Smiths Detection have reviewed Smiths Detection 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 33 Smiths Detection employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Smiths Detection are pleased with their total compensation at Smiths Detection, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Smiths Detection are pleased with their team. 33 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Smiths Detection are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Smiths Detection believe the environment at Smiths Detection is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Smiths Detection is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at Smiths Detection work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Smiths Detection are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 Smiths Detection's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Smiths Detection employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Richard’s approval rate is just above average, putting Richard in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Richard Ingram is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Smiths Detection offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Richard is most liked by Male employees and employees with Over 10 Years experience. When compared to Smiths Detection’s competitors, Richard Ingram ranks just above Rapiscan Systems’s CEO Pak Chin. With Richard’s leadership, Smiths Detection employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Richard was rated slightly below average for Meetings.
The Smiths Detection Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Richard Ingram, Vice President Operations and Supply Chain Adam Barba, and VP Human Resources, Americas Cheri Wideman
Richard Ingram CEO / President
Richard Ingram serves as the CEO / President of Smiths Detection.
Adam Barba Vice President Operations and Supply Chain
Adam Barba serves as the Vice President Operations and Supply Chain of Smiths Detection.
Cheri Wideman VP Human Resources, Americas
Cheri Wideman serves as the VP Human Resources, Americas of Smiths Detection. Cheri started at Smiths Detection in July... read more
Barry Boyes Vice President, Product Development
Barry Boyes serves as the Vice President, Product Development of Smiths Detection.
Cameron Ritchie VP, Products and Technology
Cameron Ritchie serves as the VP, Products and Technology of Smiths Detection. Cameron started at Smiths Detection in... read more
Monty Lutzker Vice President, Global Business Development & Marketing
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Stephen Esposito Vice President Business Development, Sales and Marketing
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Mary Tabacco Vice President, Technology
Mary Tabacco serves as the Vice President, Technology of Smiths Detection.
Rob Ledenko Vice President Sales and Business Development
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How much do people at Smiths Detection get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Smiths Detection is $122,437, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $127,762, or $61 per hour.
At Smiths Detection, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $302,235 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,444 annually. Average Smiths Detection salaries by department include: IT at $89,770, Business Development at $125,331, Sales at $222,519, and Finance at $79,523. Half of Smiths Detection salaries are above $127,762.
9 employees at Smiths Detection rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 9 employees at Smiths Detection rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Smiths Detection employees include job titles like Executive Assistant, Director of IT, and IT Manager. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from Smiths Detection employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $127k | $127k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $184k | $184k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $241k | $241k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $277k | $277k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $302k | $302k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Smiths Detection score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Smiths Detection in the Top 5% 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 Smiths Detection across various culture dimensions.
Smiths Detection's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Smiths Detection's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Smiths Detection address?
Smiths Detection location is at 64 Clarendon Road, Watford
Who is the CEO of Smiths Detection?
Smiths Detection CEO is Richard Ingram, their score by employees is 70
What is Smiths Detection eNPS?
The eNPS for Smiths Detection is 21
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in Smiths Detection?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 209k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Smiths Detection?
The average salaries for Admin in Smiths Detection is 67k