Grainger is the leading business-to-business distributor of products and services used to maintain, repair, and operate facilities. With annual revenue of $11.5 billion, we are a trusted partner to help make tough jobs easier. More than 3.5 million customers rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support. read more

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W.W. Grainger Head of Human Resources Salary

The average W.W. Grainger Head of Human Resources earns an estimated $131,834 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $116,834 with a $15,000 bonus. W.W. Grainger's Head of Human Resources compensation is $33,073 less than the US average for a Head of Human Resources. Head of Human Resources salaries at W.W. Grainger can range from $105,152 - $142,500.

The HR Department at W.W. Grainger earns $943 more on average than the Marketing Department.

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$13.50M

$131,834

Average Compensation

$116,834: avg. base

$15,000: avg. bonus

Head of Human Resources Salaries at W.W. Grainger

Heads of Human Resources earn $9,244 more than HR Managers, and $338 less than Directors of HR.

Director of HR

$132k*

HR Manager

$123k*

Recruiter

$86k*

HR Specialist

$80k

* estimated salary

Compensation at W.W. Grainger by Department

The HR Department averages $943 more than the Marketing Department, and $1,461 less than the Design Department

Design

$101,830 Avg. total comp.

+$1k

$100,369 Avg. total comp.

Marketing

$99,426 Avg. total comp.

-$943

Head of Human Resources Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Head of Human Resources at companies similar size to W.W. Grainger reported making $181,208, while the average male Head of Human Resources at similar sized companies reported making $186,115.

Head of Human Resources Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average African American/Black Head of Human Resources at companies similar size to W.W. Grainger reported making $201,250, while the average Hispanic or Latino Head of Human Resources at similar sized companies reported making $143,063.

How Heads of Human Resources at W.W. Grainger Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Heads of Human Resources at W.W. Grainger believe they're compensated fairly. 56% of Heads of Human Resources at W.W. Grainger say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (75%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at W.W. Grainger

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

67% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

56% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

75% Yes

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