

Diverse employees at Southern Company have rated Executive Team, Perks And Benefits, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Southern Company have rated Manager, CEO Rating, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Southern Company employees are 37% more likely to recommend Southern Company as a great place to work
| 57% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Southern Company is rated highly by 151 employees, across various culture dimensions. Southern Company employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Southern Company ’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Atlanta. See below in detail how working at Southern Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Southern Company is rated A-
Last updated 2 months ago
Southern Company ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 87 Southern Company employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Southern Company improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Team work is very good
What is the best part about your compensation package?Great benefits package, future planning ability
What do you like best about the leadership team?Organized confident goals oriented safety
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Make it more professional and welcoming.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Employees need to work together more, but everyone is out for themself.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Appreciating employees and being honest.
Southern Company Services, Inc., headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the shared services division of Southern Company.
At Southern Company, we fully embrace and value communication with our customers, employees, vendors, partners and the media. Honesty, respect, fairness and integrity guide our communication values. We will respond promptly and truthfully as we continue to build the future of energy and deliver the right energy solutions our customers and communities need to drive growth and prosperity.
| Headquarter | 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW Atlanta, GA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.southerncompany.com |
| Founding Date | 1912 |
| Tel | (404)506-5000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SOJA |
Southern Company competitors include Alabama Power Company, Dominion, American Electric Power, and Duke Energy Corporation. Southern Company ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Southern Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

151 employees at Southern Company have reviewed Southern Company across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 151 Southern Company employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Southern Company are pleased with their total compensation at Southern Company , which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Southern Company are pleased with their team. 151 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Southern Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Southern Company believe the environment at Southern Company is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Southern Company is moderate. About 51% of the employees at Southern Company work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Southern Company 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 Southern Company is that the company was prepared on their first day. Southern Company 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 Southern Company 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Southern Company's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 8 Southern Company employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Thomas’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Atlanta. Southern Company ’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Design department, employees in the Operations department, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years, employees in the IT department, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Southern Company ’s competitors, Thomas Fanning ranks right above American Electric Power CEO Nick Akins. Under Fanning’s leadership, Southern Company employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Gender and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Southern Company could stand to see real improvement.
The Southern Company Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Thomas Fanning, Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President Arthur P. Beattie, and Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel James Y. Kerr II
Thomas Fanning CEO / President
Thomas Fanning serves as the CEO / President of Southern Company .
Arthur P. Beattie Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Arthur P. Beattie, also known as Art, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Southern... read more
James Y. Kerr II Chief Compliance Officer, Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Mr. James Y. Kerr, II, also known as Jim, serves as Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Southern Company... read more
Dana P. Claburn Senior Vice President and Senior Production Officer of Southern Power
Ms. Dana P. Claburn serves as Senior Vice President and Senior Production Officer of Southern Power Company, a... read more
Martin Bernard Davis Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President
Mr. Martin Bernard Davis serves as the Chief Information Officer and Executive Vice President at Southern Company... read more
Bryan Anderson Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Mr. Bryan Anderson has been Senior Vice President of Governmental Affairs at Southern Company since November 2014. Mr.... read more
Daniel S. Tucker Senior Vice President and Treasurer
Mr. Daniel S. Tucker, also known as Dan, has been Senior Vice President and Treasurer of Southern Company since October... read more
Stanley W. Connally Jr. Chairman of Gulf Power Company, CEO of Gulf Power Company and President of Gulf Power Company
Mr. Stanley W. Connally, Jr., also known as Stan, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Gulf Power... read more
Mark S. Lantrip Chairman of Southern Co. Svcs Inc., CEO of Southern Co. Svcs and President of Southern Co. Svcs
Mr. Mark S. Lantrip has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Southern Company Services, Inc. since March 1,... read more
How much do people at Southern Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Southern Company is $108,498, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,139, or $52 per hour.
At Southern Company , the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $246,655 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,108 annually. Average Southern Company salaries by department include: Operations at $78,893, Sales at $92,125, Design at $109,357, and Finance at $91,128. Half of Southern Company salaries are above $110,139.
63 employees at Southern Company rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 201 ratings) while 62 employees at Southern Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 70 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Southern Company employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Editor, Director of Operations, and Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from Southern Company employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $109k | $109k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $241k | $241k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $274k | $274k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $506k | $506k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Southern Company score the company 64/100 across various culture categories, placing Southern Company in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Southern Company across various culture dimensions.
Southern Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Southern Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Southern Company applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 35% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 14% | |
Engineering | 11% | |
Admin | 8% | |
Sales | 5% | |
Other | 27% |
Candidates By Location
Atlanta | 73% | |
|---|---|---|
Ellenwood | 3% | |
Birmingham | 3% | |
Alpharetta | 3% | |
Shiloh | 3% | |
Other | 16% |
What is Southern Company address?
Southern Company location is at 30 Ivan Allen Jr. Blvd. NW
Who is the CEO of Southern Company ?
Southern Company CEO is Thomas Fanning, their score by employees is 80
What is Southern Company eNPS?
The eNPS for Southern Company is 37
What is the salary for Account Manager in Southern Company ?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 116k
What are the salaries in the Product in Southern Company ?
The average salaries for Product in Southern Company is 185k