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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterU.S. Silica employees are -8% more likely to recommend U.S. Silica as a great place to work
| 42% | Promoters |
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| 8% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at U.S. Silica is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. U.S. Silica employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting U.S. Silica’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at U.S. Silica was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at U.S. Silica is rated D
Last updated a month ago
U.S. Silica ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 9 U.S. Silica employee reviews, 38% were positive. The remaining 62% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping U.S. Silica improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 38% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 62% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?401k match and cheap insurance
What is the best part about your compensation package?The benfits are great. The problem with this company is, If you are not part of the family or Kin to someone that allready works there, then you are not welcome.
What did you like most about the interview process?Personable people who made it easy to talk to
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need basic knowledge of maintenance
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?If your a new hire and if one of the employees doesnt like you, you will probably be fired.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Being honest with there employees
U.S. Silica is a leading producer of high-quality unground silica, ground and fine ground silica, calcined kaolin clay and aplite. It's a
Our standards are high. We strive to increase and improve functionality on an ongoing basis. To provide the safest, most cost-efficient operations. To produce and transport high-quality minerals to customers around the world. To continue to innovate – for and with our customers, employees, and communities. Above all, we strive to continue our role as a leader in industrial minerals innovation, embracing future challenges and opportunities.
| Headquarter | 8490 Progress Drive Suite 300 Frederick, MD United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.ussilica.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | 301-682-0600 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SLCA |
U.S. Silica competitors include GrafTech International. U.S. Silica ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how U.S. Silica compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
15 employees at U.S. Silica have reviewed U.S. Silica across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 15 U.S. Silica employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at U.S. Silica are generally satisfied with their total compensation at U.S. Silica, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at U.S. Silica are not very pleased with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at U.S. Silica are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at U.S. Silica believe the environment at U.S. Silica is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at U.S. Silica is moderate. About 80% of the employees at U.S. Silica work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at U.S. Silica are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining U.S. Silica is that the company was very prepared on their first day. U.S. Silica 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 U.S. Silica 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of U.S. Silica's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 U.S. Silica employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Bryan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Bryan in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Bryan Shinn’s employees rank U.S. Silica in the Top 20% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 30% for Compensation, and in the Top 40% for Happiness. When compared to U.S. Silica’s competitors, Bryan Shinn ranks below GrafTech International CEO Joel Hawthorne.
The U.S. Silica Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Bryan Shinn, Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Andrew Macan, and Vice President of Operations Al Gwizdala
Bryan Shinn CEO / President
Bryan Shinn serves as the CEO / President of U.S. Silica.
Andrew Macan Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Andrew Macan serves as the Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary of U.S. Silica Company. Andrew... read more
Al Gwizdala Vice President of Operations
Al Gwizdala serves as the Vice President of Operations of U.S. Silica Company. Al started at U.S. Silica Company in May... read more
David Copley Vice President of Business Development
David Copley serves as the Vice President of Business Development of U.S. Silica Company. David started at U.S. Silica... read more
Michael Lawson Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications
Michael Lawson serves as the Vice President of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications of U.S. Silica Company.... read more
Billy Smith Senior Vice President & President Oil & Gas
Billy Smith serves as the Senior Vice President & President Oil & Gas of U.S. Silica Company. Billy started at U.S.... read more
Don Weinheimer Vice President - Strategic Marketing
Don Weinheimer serves as the Vice President - Strategic Marketing of U.S. Silica Company. Don started at U.S. Silica... read more
Tom Anderskow Vice President, Sales - Industrial and Specialty Products
Tom Anderskow serves as the Vice President, Sales - Industrial and Specialty Products of U.S. Silica Company. Tom... read more
Judith Apshago Vice President & Chief Information Officer
Judith Apshago serves as the Vice President & Chief Information Officer of U.S. Silica Company. Judith started at U.S.... read more
How much do people at U.S. Silica get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at U.S. Silica is $93,117, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $85,933, or $41 per hour.
At U.S. Silica, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $217,695 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,122 annually. Average U.S. Silica salaries by department include: Operations at $125,179, Sales at $136,524, Business Development at $94,637, and IT at $97,236. Half of U.S. Silica salaries are above $85,933.
8 employees at U.S. Silica rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings) while 8 employees at U.S. Silica rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $72k | $72k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $85k | $85k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $145k | $145k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $196k | $196k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $260k | $260k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $264k | $264k | 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 U.S. Silica across various culture dimensions.
U.S. Silica's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is U.S. Silica's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. U.S. Silica's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is U.S. Silica address?
U.S. Silica location is at 8490 Progress Drive Suite 300
Who is the CEO of U.S. Silica?
U.S. Silica CEO is Bryan Shinn, their score by employees is 52
What is U.S. Silica eNPS?
The eNPS for U.S. Silica is -8
What is U.S. Silica revenue?
U.S. Silica revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Business Analyst in U.S. Silica?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 73k