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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWilldan employees are -33% more likely to recommend Willdan as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
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| 17% | Passives |
| 58% | Detractors |
Working at Willdan is rated below average by 14 employees, across various culture dimensions. Willdan employees rate Happiness highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Willdan’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at Willdan was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Willdan is rated C-
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Willdan ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 2 Willdan employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Some are qualified, some are even overqualified. I have never met anyone under-qualified yet.
What do you like best about the leadership team?A lot of the leadership are really in touch with their team and actually care rather than trying to push KPIs and metrics
Willdan Group (Willdan) is a company selling professional technical and consulting services to public agencies at all levels.
Willdan was founded in 1964 and its current CEO is Thomas Brisbin. Since its inception 62 years ago, Willdan has grown to 611 employees.
Ensuring the success of its clients and enhancing its surrounding communities.
| Headquarter | 2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300 Anaheim, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.willdan.com |
| Founding Date | 1964 |
| Tel | (714) 940-6300 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | WLDN |
Willdan competitors include The Cadmus Group and NV5 Global. Willdan ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Willdan compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Willdan has 611 employees. 14 employees at Willdan have reviewed Willdan 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 14 Willdan employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Willdan are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Willdan, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Willdan are generally satisfied with their team. 14 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Willdan are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Willdan believe the environment at Willdan is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Willdan is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at Willdan work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Willdan are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 Willdan's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Willdan employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Thomas’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Thomas in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 40% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Thomas Brisbin’s employees rank Willdan in the Top 50% for Happiness, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Meetings. When compared to Willdan’s competitors, Thomas Brisbin ranks below The Cadmus Group CEO Ian Kline.
The Willdan Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Thomas Brisbin, Senior Vice President of Business Development Frank Tripepi, and Chief Financial Officer and Vice President Stacy B. McLaughlin
Thomas Brisbin CEO / President
Dr. Thomas D. Brisbin, also known as Tom, Ph.D. serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Willdan Group, Inc. since April... read more
Frank Tripepi Senior Vice President of Business Development
Mr. Frank G. Tripepi has been Senior Vice President of Business Development at Willdan Group, Inc. since May 2011. Mr.... read more
Stacy B. McLaughlin Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
Ms. Stacy B. McLaughlin has been Chief Financial Officer and Vice President at Willdan Group, Inc., since November 15,... read more
Michael A. Bieber President
Mr. Michael A. Bieber, also known as Mike, has been the President at Willdan Group, Inc. since November 3, 2016 and... read more
Edward Saltzberg Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Business Development
Dr. Edward R. Saltzberg, also known as Ed, Ph.D. has been Senior Vice President of Business Development at Willdan... read more
Paul Whitelaw Senior Vice President of Business Development
Mr. Paul Whitelaw serves as Senior Vice President of Business Development at Willdan Group, Inc. Mr. Whitelaw serves as... read more
Mark Risco Chief Executive Officer of Willdan Financial Services and President of Willdan Financial Services
Mr. Mark Risco has been Chief Executive Officer and President of Willdan Financial Services at Willdan Group, Inc. since... read more
Mike Hooper Chief Executive Officer of Willdan Homeland Solutions and President of Willdan Homeland Solutions
Mr. Mike Hooper has been the Chief Executive Officer and President for Willdan Homeland Solutions at Willdan Group, Inc.... read more
Marc Tipermas Ph.D. President of National Programs
Mr. Marc Tipermas, Ph.D. has been President of National Programs at Willdan Group, Inc. since May 2007. Mr. Tipermas... read more
How much do people at Willdan get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Willdan is $102,788, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,374, or $54 per hour.
At Willdan, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $249,341 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $38,561 annually. Average Willdan salaries by department include: Legal at $249,341, Business Development at $81,234, Customer Support at $59,871, and IT at $101,895. Half of Willdan salaries are above $113,374.
7 employees at Willdan rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at Willdan rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $109k | $109k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $154k | $154k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $205k | $205k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $265k | $265k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Willdan score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Willdan in the Bottom 45% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Willdan across various culture dimensions.
Willdan's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Willdan's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Willdan address?
Willdan location is at 2401 East Katella Avenue, Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Willdan?
Willdan CEO is Thomas Brisbin, their score by employees is 66
What is Willdan eNPS?
The eNPS for Willdan is -33
What is Willdan revenue?
Willdan revenue is $273M
What is the salary for Principal Engineer in Willdan?
Principal Engineer average salary in the US is 149k