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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWireCo WorldGroup employees are -46% more likely to recommend WireCo WorldGroup as a great place to work
| 23% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 69% | Detractors |
Working at WireCo WorldGroup is rated below average by 15 employees, across various culture dimensions. WireCo WorldGroup employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting WireCo WorldGroup’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at WireCo WorldGroup was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WireCo WorldGroup is rated C
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WireCo WorldGroup ranks in the Bottom 40% 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 3 WireCo WorldGroup employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What are some of the best things about your team?My team was highly loyal and motivated to do the best they could.
WireCo WorldGroup (formerly Wire Rope Corporation of America) is a privately owned company, world's largest manufacturer of wire rope.
| Headquarter | Prairie View, KS United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wirecoworldgroup.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1931 |
| Tel | 1(816) 270-4700 |
| Company Status | Private |
WireCo WorldGroup competitors include Columbus McKinnon Corporation and Samson. WireCo WorldGroup ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WireCo WorldGroup compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
15 employees at WireCo WorldGroup have reviewed WireCo WorldGroup 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 15 WireCo WorldGroup employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WireCo WorldGroup are generally satisfied with their total compensation at WireCo WorldGroup, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WireCo WorldGroup are generally satisfied with their team. 15 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at WireCo WorldGroup are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WireCo WorldGroup believe the environment at WireCo WorldGroup is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WireCo WorldGroup is moderate. About 71% of the employees at WireCo WorldGroup work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at WireCo WorldGroup are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 WireCo WorldGroup's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 WireCo WorldGroup employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
WireCo WorldGroup’s CEO James O’Leary started in this role in 2018. James’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting James in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. James O’Leary’s employees rank WireCo WorldGroup in the Top 25% for Retention, in the Top 30% for Compensation, and in the Top 30% for Office Culture.
The WireCo WorldGroup Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO James O’Leary, Senior Vice President Miguel Gomez, and VP Sales John Embray
James O’Leary CEO / President
James O’Leary serves as the CEO / President of WireCo WorldGroup.
Miguel Gomez Senior Vice President
Miguel Gomez serves as the Senior Vice President of WireCo WorldGroup.
John Embray VP Sales
John Embray serves as the VP Sales of WireCo WorldGroup.
Todd Pearson Global Vice President Operational Excellence
Todd Pearson serves as the Global Vice President Operational Excellence of WireCo WorldGroup. Todd currently resides in... read more
John Josendale Senior Vice President - Global Director Marketing & Business Development
John Josendale serves as the Senior Vice President - Global Director Marketing & Business Development of WireCo... read more
Blake Chandler Senior Vice President - Sales / Global Market Director
Blake Chandler serves as the Senior Vice President - Sales / Global Market Director of WireCo WorldGroup. Blake... read more
Mark Henshaw Senior Vice President of Global Quality
Mark Henshaw serves as the Senior Vice President of Global Quality of WireCo WorldGroup. Mark currently resides in the... read more
Philip Crouse Senior Vice President of North American R&D and Engineering
Philip Crouse serves as the Senior Vice President of North American R&D and Engineering of WireCo WorldGroup. Philip... read more
How much do people at WireCo WorldGroup get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WireCo WorldGroup is $117,169, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $116,940, or $56 per hour.
At WireCo WorldGroup, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $211,105 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,397 annually. Average WireCo WorldGroup salaries by department include: Product at $152,358, Engineering at $132,471, Finance at $83,514, and Marketing at $104,559. Half of WireCo WorldGroup salaries are above $116,940.
8 employees at WireCo WorldGroup rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at WireCo WorldGroup rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $246k | $246k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $290k | $290k | 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 WireCo WorldGroup across various culture dimensions.
WireCo WorldGroup's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. WireCo WorldGroup's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, WireCo WorldGroup applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at WireCo WorldGroup unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
Engineering | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 27% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
Admin | 7% | |
HR | 7% | |
Other | 13% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 53% | |
|---|---|---|
Boston | 13% | |
Amityville | 7% | |
Schenectady | 7% | |
Brooklyn | 7% | |
Other | 13% |
Who is the CEO of WireCo WorldGroup?
WireCo WorldGroup CEO is James O’Leary, their score by employees is 44
What is WireCo WorldGroup eNPS?
The eNPS for WireCo WorldGroup is -46
What is the salary for Developer in WireCo WorldGroup?
Developer average salary in the US is 107k
What are the salaries in the Admin in WireCo WorldGroup?
The average salaries for Admin in WireCo WorldGroup is 56k
Who are WireCo WorldGroup competitors?
WireCo WorldGroup main competitors are Columbus McKinnon Corporation, Samson