

Diverse employees at STIHL have rated Outlook, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at STIHL have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
STIHL employees are 25% more likely to recommend STIHL as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at STIHL is rated highly by 66 employees, across various culture dimensions. STIHL employees are most satisfied about Retention, Outlook, and CEO Rating categories, putting STIHL’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Virginia Beach, VA. See below in detail how working at STIHL was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at STIHL is rated A-
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STIHL ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 21 STIHL employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping STIHL improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They work hard to make it a better place to work
What is the best part about your compensation package?The health and dental insurance.
What makes you most happy at work?Solving difficult problems and pleasing the customer in the end.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?If they actually cared about their employees, provided proper training, gave feedback and guidance, cared about employees safety
The number one selling brand of chain saw worldwide, and maker of a full line of handheld outdoor power equipment.
When company founder Andreas Stihl realized in the 1920’s that people were working in the woods and forests mainly used axes and muscle power, he became preoccupied with one thought: “There must be a way to make working in the forest easier.” The thought grew into an idea, and that idea spawned an invention.
| Headquarter | Virginia Beach, VA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.stihlusa.com |
| Founding Date | 1974 |
| Tel | (757) 498-7560 |
| Company Status | Private |
STIHL competitors include Husqvarna and MTD Products. STIHL ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how STIHL compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
66 employees at STIHL have reviewed STIHL 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 66 STIHL employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at STIHL are pleased with their total compensation at STIHL, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at STIHL are generally satisfied with their team. 66 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at STIHL are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at STIHL believe the environment at STIHL is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at STIHL is extremely fast. About 46% of the employees at STIHL work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at STIHL 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 Virginia Beach, VA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Virginia Beach, VA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 72% 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 STIHL's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 STIHL employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Fred’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Virginia Beach, VA. STIHL’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees in the Operations department. However, Female employees and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to STIHL’s competitors, Fred Whyte ranks right above MTD Products CEO Robert Moll. Under Whyte’s leadership, STIHL employee respondents are most happy about their Retention and the company’s Outlook. Environment and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where STIHL could stand to see real improvement.
The STIHL Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Fred Whyte, Senior Vice President Bruce Brittain, and VP Sales & Marketing Burton Peter
Fred Whyte CEO / President
Fred Whyte serves as the CEO / President of STIHL.
Bruce Brittain Senior Vice President
Bruce Brittain serves as the Senior Vice President of STIHL.
Burton Peter VP Sales & Marketing
Burton Peter serves as the VP Sales & Marketing of STIHL.
How much do people at STIHL get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at STIHL is $121,283, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,050, or $58 per hour.
At STIHL, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $207,262 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $48,088 annually. Average STIHL salaries by department include: Legal at $161,175, Product at $152,269, Marketing at $122,083, and Engineering at $134,101. Half of STIHL salaries are above $121,050.
21 employees at STIHL rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 60 ratings) while 18 employees at STIHL rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 20 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $97k | $97k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $242k | $242k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $285k | $285k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at STIHL score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing STIHL in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at STIHL across various culture dimensions.
STIHL's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. STIHL's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, STIHL applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of STIHL?
STIHL CEO is Fred Whyte, their score by employees is 78
What is STIHL eNPS?
The eNPS for STIHL is 25
What is the salary for Senior QA in STIHL?
Senior QA average salary in the US is 112k
What are the salaries in the Legal in STIHL?
The average salaries for Legal in STIHL is 161k
Who are STIHL competitors?
STIHL main competitors are Husqvarna, MTD Products