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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSteel Dynamics employees are 54% more likely to recommend Steel Dynamics as a great place to work
| 69% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 15% | Detractors |
Working at Steel Dynamics is rated highly by 114 employees, across various culture dimensions. Steel Dynamics employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Steel Dynamics’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Fort Wayne, IN. See below in detail how working at Steel Dynamics was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Steel Dynamics is rated A+
Last updated 15 days ago
Steel Dynamics ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 59 Steel Dynamics employee reviews, 96% were positive. The remaining 4% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Steel Dynamics improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 96% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 4% |
What makes you most happy at work?Probably the knowledge that I was recognized for my efforts, and have been allowed to take on more responsibility than I ever thought. I didn't think I'd be this successful at this age, but someone here saw it in me, and they thought I could, and continuously my leadership has let me to prove it.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Absolutely the focus on safety and the way this company values it's employees and their families. The same way we take care of our employees at work, regarding their safety, we want to support their families at home through family events, good benefits, bonuses, free flu shots and biometrics, etc.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Every one is paid on incentive, meaning a large sum of your potential income depends on success. This has proven here to be very lucrative. They also contribute a large sum annually to your 401k with profit sharing. You could likely retire after your career here from those contributions alone.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication, flexibility, listening to the concerns of their employees.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Nothing needs to be changed.
Steel Dynamics is a diversified carbon-steel producer, metals recycler and one of the largest American steel companies.
Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ-STLD) is unique among American steel companies. Founded in 1993, it is the youngest of America’s major steel companies. The company's initial public offering occurred in 1996. It quickly grew to become one of the nation’s premier carbon steel producers. Steel Dynamics' historic growth is a combination of organic capacity greenfield additions and strategic acquisitions. By adding upstream assets that provide raw materials needed to produce high quality steel at each of its steel mills, and bridging downstream assets that fabricate a variety of high quality steel products, Steel Dynamics has broadened its product portfolio and expanded its market diversity.
| Headquarter | 7575 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN United States of America |
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| Website | steeldynamics.com |
| Founding Date | 1993 |
| Tel | (260)868-8000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | STLD |
Steel Dynamics competitors include NUCOR CORPORATION, Commercial Metals Company, AK Steel, and Carpenter Technology Corporation. Steel Dynamics ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Steel Dynamics compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
114 employees at Steel Dynamics have reviewed Steel Dynamics across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.
Overall, the 114 Steel Dynamics employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Steel Dynamics are extremely happy with their total compensation at Steel Dynamics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Steel Dynamics are pleased with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Steel Dynamics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Steel Dynamics believe the environment at Steel Dynamics is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Steel Dynamics is comfortably fast. About 31% of the employees at Steel Dynamics work 8 hours or less, while 15% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Steel Dynamics 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 Fort Wayne, IN about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Fort Wayne, IN employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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 Steel Dynamics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Steel Dynamics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Mark’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Fort Wayne, IN. Steel Dynamics’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Operations department, Caucasian employees, and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience and Male employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Steel Dynamics’s competitors, Mark Millett ranks right above NUCOR CORPORATION CEO Leon Topalian. Under Millett’s leadership, Steel Dynamics employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Environment and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Steel Dynamics could stand to see real improvement.
The Steel Dynamics Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Mark Millett, Senior Vice President of Long Products Steel Group Glenn Pushis, and CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Executive VP Theresa Wagler
Mark Millett CEO / President
Mark Millett serves as the CEO / President of Steel Dynamics.
Glenn Pushis Senior Vice President of Long Products Steel Group
Mr. Glenn A. Pushis has been the Senior Vice President of Long Products Steel Group at Steel Dynamics Inc. since... read more
Theresa Wagler CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Executive VP
Ms. Theresa E. Wagler has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Steel Dynamics Inc. holding... read more
Barry Schneider Senior Vice President of Flat Roll Steel Group
Mr. Barry T. Schneider has been the Senior Vice President of Flat Roll Steel Group at Steel Dynamics Inc. since March... read more
Richard P. Teets Jr. Co-Founder & Executive Director
Mr. Richard P. Teets, Jr., also known as Dick, Co-Founded Steel Dynamics Inc. and has been its Executive Director since... read more
Christopher A. Graham Senior Vice President of Downstream Manufacturing Group
Mr. Christopher A. Graham, also known as Chris, has been Senior Vice President of Downstream Manufacturing Group at... read more
Russel B. Rinn Executive Vice President of Metals Recycling
Mr. Russell B. Rinn, also known as Russ, has been Executive Vice President of Metals Recycling at Steel Dynamics Inc.... read more
Chris Graham Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Group
chris graham serves as the Senior Vice President - Manufacturing Group of Steel Dynamics, Inc. chris started at Steel... read more
Mike Hausfeld VP Finance
Mike Hausfeld serves as the VP Finance of Steel Dynamics.
How much do people at Steel Dynamics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Steel Dynamics is $129,445, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,076, or $62 per hour.
At Steel Dynamics, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $230,024 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,247 annually. Average Steel Dynamics salaries by department include: Design at $125,164, Communications at $229,307, Business Development at $160,929, and Finance at $88,464. Half of Steel Dynamics salaries are above $129,076.
41 employees at Steel Dynamics rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 125 ratings) while 41 employees at Steel Dynamics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 42 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $122k | $122k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $243k | $243k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $273k | $273k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 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 Steel Dynamics across various culture dimensions.
Steel Dynamics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Steel Dynamics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Steel Dynamics applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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What is Steel Dynamics address?
Steel Dynamics location is at 7575 West Jefferson Boulevard, Fort Wayne
Who is the CEO of Steel Dynamics?
Steel Dynamics CEO is Mark Millett, their score by employees is 91
What is Steel Dynamics eNPS?
The eNPS for Steel Dynamics is 54
What is Steel Dynamics revenue?
Steel Dynamics revenue is $10B
What is the salary for Senior UI/UX Designer in Steel Dynamics?
Senior UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 137k