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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWestern Kentucky University employees are 0% more likely to recommend Western Kentucky University as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
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| 40% | Passives |
| 30% | Detractors |
Working at Western Kentucky University is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. Western Kentucky University employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Western Kentucky University’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in Elizabethtown, KY. See below in detail how working at Western Kentucky University was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Western Kentucky University is rated D+
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Western Kentucky University ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 4 Western Kentucky University employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Western Kentucky University improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
What did you like most about the interview process?I think we have a good amount of checks and balances to keep our searches honest.
What makes you most happy at work?I find it very rewarding to have a role with a wide range of problems to solve in an enviromenr where creative solutions are welcome and rewarded.
What makes you most happy at work?co-workers. The president and current V.P.'s are worthless.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Not ask people rude and inappropriate questions as a matter of daily chit chat.
Western Kentucky University is a public university in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
| Headquarter | Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000 United States of America |
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| Website | www.wku.edu |
| Founding Date | 1906 |
| Tel | (270) 745-0111 |
| Company Status | Public |
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Western Kentucky University has 2963 employees. 13 employees at Western Kentucky University have reviewed Western Kentucky University 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 13 Western Kentucky University 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 Western Kentucky University are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Western Kentucky University, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Western Kentucky University are not very pleased with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at Western Kentucky University are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Western Kentucky University believe the environment at Western Kentucky University is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Western Kentucky University is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at Western Kentucky University work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Western Kentucky University are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Western Kentucky University is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Western Kentucky University 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.
Employees’ understanding of Western Kentucky University's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Western Kentucky University employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
How much do people at Western Kentucky University get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Western Kentucky University is $119,083, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,351, or $56 per hour.
At Western Kentucky University, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $213,291 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $35,000 annually. Average Western Kentucky University salaries by department include: HR at $111,602, Customer Support at $64,663, Operations at $94,458, and Legal at $157,842. Half of Western Kentucky University salaries are above $118,351.
10 employees at Western Kentucky University rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 31 ratings) while 10 employees at Western Kentucky University rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Western Kentucky University employees include job titles like Admin Assistant. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Western Kentucky University employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $62k | $62k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $165k | $165k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 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.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Western Kentucky University across various culture dimensions.
Western Kentucky University's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Western Kentucky University's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Western Kentucky University's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is the salary for Accounting Manager in Western Kentucky University?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 110k
What are the salaries in the HR in Western Kentucky University?
The average salaries for HR in Western Kentucky University is 112k
How many employees work in Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University has 2963 employees
What are the benefits at Western Kentucky University?
Western Kentucky University perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance
Does Western Kentucky University allow employees to work from home?
75% of the employees of Western Kentucky University report that they work flexible - employees choose