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Southwest Airlines Retention Score

Southwest Airlines is in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 56% of employees would not leave Southwest Airlines if they were offered a job for more money while 76% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 53% of Southwest Airlines' employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 47% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated 10 days ago.

Where This Score Ranks Southwest Airlines' Retention

  • TOP
    10%

    In the Top 10% of 1341 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

  • TOP
    20%

    In the Top 20% of 120 Nearby Companies in Dallas

  • 2nd

    2nd place versus 5 competitors rated on Comparably

79
Dec
79
Jan
78
Feb
79
Mar
79
Apr
A78 / 100
May
Who Ranks Southwest Airlines' Retention the Highest?
Department - Finance 99/100
Department - Marketing 92/100
Department - HR 90/100
Who Ranks Southwest Airlines' Retention the Lowest?
Department - Engineering 53/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 56/100
Tenure - 5 to 10 Years 56/100

Southwest Airlines Retention At a Glance

Southwest Airlines' Retention score is rated an "A" by 588 employees. The category helps understand Southwest Airlines' focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, Southwest Airlines' Retention score has remained steady at 78/100. Southwest Airlines ranks in 2nd place versus 5 competitors which include Delta Air Lines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and Cape Air. The Finance and Marketing departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Engineering and IT departments are likely to have the highest turnaround.

Southwest Airlines' Retention score is in the Top 10% of 1341 similar sized companies (10,000+ Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Top 20% compared to 120 nearby companies in Dallas.

Southwest Airlines' Retention Trendline

  • Southwest Airlines78
  • Other Companies in Dallas
  • Similar Size on Comparably

How Southwest Airlines' Retention Score is Calculated

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Results from 588 Employees in All Departments, All Genders, All Ethnicities and All Yrs. Experience Experience

AnswerPercent
Yes70%
No30%
Do you believe you're paid fairly?
AnswerPercent
Yes89%
No11%
Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?
84
out of 100
How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?
AnswerPercent
Yes76%
No24%
Are you typically excited about going to work each day?
AnswerPercent
Every week20%
Once a month25%
Once a quarter20%
Once a year15%
Never20%
How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes74%
No26%
Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?
AnswerPercent
Yes53%
No47%
Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?
AnswerPercent
Very Secure39%
Secure Enough16%
Neutral15%
Insecure15%
Very Insecure15%
How secure do you feel your job is at your company?
AnswerPercent
Yes60%
No40%
Do you have a close friend at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes56%
No44%
Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?
AnswerPercent
Multiple times a week7%
Once a week0%
Once a month36%
Once a quarter29%
Never28%
How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?
AnswerPercent
Yes46%
No54%
Do you feel burnt out at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes81%
No19%
Are you challenged at work?
AnswerPercent
Yes56%
No44%
Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?
AnswerPercent
Yes67%
No33%
Are you proud to be a part of your company?

Southwest Airlines' Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

TOP
10%

Southwest Airlines ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Retention Score.

  1. SAP
    78 / 100
  2. Delta Air Lines
    78 / 100
  3. Publix Super Markets
    78 / 100
  4. Southwest Airlines
    78 / 100
  5. Mars
    78 / 100
  6. Whataburger
    78 / 100
  7. ConocoPhillips
    78 / 100

Southwest Airlines' Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

TOP
20%

Southwest Airlines ranks in the Top 20% of other companies in Dallas for Retention Score.

  1. CHRISTUS Health
    79 / 100
  2. Fluor Corporation
    79 / 100
  3. Masergy
    79 / 100
  4. Southwest Airlines
    78 / 100
  5. Greyhound Lines
    78 / 100
  6. rewardStyle
    77 / 100
  7. Bread Financial
    76 / 100

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