

Diverse employees at Waters Corporation have rated Meetings, Office Culture, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Waters Corporation have rated Manager, Professional Development, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Waters Corporation employees are -50% more likely to recommend Waters Corporation as a great place to work
| 17% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Waters Corporation is rated below average by 162 employees, across various culture dimensions. Waters Corporation employees rate Office Culture highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Team have the most room for improvement, putting Waters Corporation’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at Waters Corporation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Waters Corporation is rated D-
Last updated 16 days ago
Waters Corporation ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 125 Waters Corporation employee reviews, 46% were positive. The remaining 54% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Waters Corporation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 46% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 54% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?I like my Health Insurance
What do you like best about the leadership team?I love my boss - but my bosses boss treats us like children ... so degrading
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The vetersn employres. Many are no longer rmployrd at waters. Many have gone to competitirs ir taken buyouts.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?No long term incentive and short term incentive
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They value the fresh PhD graduates. Mind you, just because you are a PhD grad does not equate you are good in lab instrument maintenance. You are only good with that field you study but not overall.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?I do not have issues with my coworkers. It is the manipulative executive team that makes us all feel bad
Waters Division creates business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations by delivering ultra performance liquid chromatography.
Customer success is our mission. Waters creates business advantages for laboratory-dependent organizations by delivering practical and sustainable scientific innovation to enable significant advancements in such areas as healthcare delivery, environmental management, food safety, water quality, consumer products, and high value-added chemicals.
| Headquarter | Milford, MA 01757 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.waters.com |
| Founding Date | 1905 |
| Tel | (785) 823-7685 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WAT |
Waters Corporation competitors include Agilent Technologies, MilliporeSigma, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Masimo. Waters Corporation ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Waters Corporation compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

162 employees at Waters Corporation have reviewed Waters Corporation across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 16 days ago.
Overall, the 162 Waters Corporation 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 Waters Corporation are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Waters Corporation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Waters Corporation are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 162 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Waters Corporation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Waters Corporation believe the environment at Waters Corporation is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Waters Corporation is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Waters Corporation work 8 hours or less, while 7% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Waters Corporation 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 Waters Corporation is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Waters Corporation employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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 Waters Corporation 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Waters Corporation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Waters Corporation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Christopher’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Christopher in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Boston. Christopher OConnell’s employees rank Waters Corporation in the Bottom 40% for Office Culture, in the Bottom 40% for Professional Development, and in the Bottom 25% for Manager. OConnell is generally unpopular with Waters Corporation employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience, and by employees in the Engineering department and Caucasian employees. However, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Waters Corporation’s competitors, Christopher OConnell ranks below both MilliporeSigma CEO Jean-Charles Wirth and Thermo Fisher Scientific CEO Marc Casper.
The Waters Corporation Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Christopher OConnell, Senior Vice President of Applied Technology Rohit Khanna Ph.D., and Senior Vice President of Global Markets Michael C. Harrington
Christopher OConnell CEO / President
Christopher OConnell serves as the CEO / President of Waters Corporation.
Rohit Khanna Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Applied Technology
Dr. Rohit Khanna, Ph.D., has been Senior Vice President of Applied Technology at Waters Corporation since February 2016... read more
Michael C. Harrington Senior Vice President of Global Markets
Dr. Michael C. Harrington has been an Senior Vice President of Global Markets at Waters Corporation since February 2016.... read more
Ian S. King Senior Vice President of Instrument Technology
Mr. Ian S. King has been Senior Vice President of Instrument Technology at Waters Corporation since February 2016. Mr.... read more
Eugene G. Cassis Senior Advisor
Mr. Eugene G. Cassis, also known as Gene, has been Senior Advisor of Waters Corporation since January 9, 2017. Mr.... read more
Mark Beaudouin Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Mark T. Beaudouin has been Secretary and General Counsel at Waters Corporation and Waters Technologies Corporation... read more
David Terricciano Senior Vice President of Global Operations
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Rob Carson Senior Vice President of Corporate Development
Rob Carson serves as the Senior Vice President of Corporate Development of Waters. Rob started at Waters in February of... read more
Mike Harrington Senior Vice President Global Markets
Mike Harrington serves as the Senior Vice President Global Markets of Waters. Mike started at Waters in February of... read more
How much do people at Waters Corporation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Waters Corporation is $104,585, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,437, or $51 per hour.
At Waters Corporation, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $223,426 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,162 annually. Average Waters Corporation salaries by department include: Customer Support at $46,433, Marketing at $109,806, Operations at $138,634, and Design at $121,012. Half of Waters Corporation salaries are above $107,437.
74 employees at Waters Corporation rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 230 ratings) while 69 employees at Waters Corporation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 75 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Waters Corporation employees include job titles like Group Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, Architect, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 6 salary records from Waters Corporation employees.
Last updated 2 months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $104k | $104k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $266k | $266k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $276k | $276k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Waters Corporation score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Waters Corporation in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Waters Corporation across various culture dimensions.
Waters Corporation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Waters Corporation's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Waters Corporation's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Waters Corporation?
Waters Corporation CEO is Christopher OConnell, their score by employees is 51
What is Waters Corporation eNPS?
The eNPS for Waters Corporation is -50
What is Waters Corporation revenue?
Waters Corporation revenue is $2B
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Waters Corporation?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 101k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Waters Corporation?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Waters Corporation is 46k