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WMATA Company Culture
WMATA Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
WMATA's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Compensation
A+Happiness
APerks & Benefits
AExecutive Team
B+Manager
B+WMATA CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
74 /100
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Diversity at WMATA
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at WMATA have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at WMATA
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at WMATA have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
WMATA eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
19
WMATA employees are 19% more likely to recommend WMATA as a great place to work
| 48% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at WMATA
Working at WMATA is rated highly by 191 employees, across various culture dimensions. WMATA employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting WMATA’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at WMATA was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at WMATA
B
Overall Company Culture at WMATA is rated B
Last updated 17 days ago
Top
25%
WMATA ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
WMATA Employee Reviews
Out of 117 WMATA employee reviews, 79% were positive. The remaining 21% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping WMATA improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 79% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 21% |
Positive Reviews From WMATA Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The interview panel helped me feel at ease during a stressful time.
- What makes you most happy at work?Knowing that we are providing a great service for our costomers.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?They welcome input and new ideas.
Constructive Feedback From WMATA Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Understand the amount of work required, give proper training.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Might be just my opinion, but the workforce must feel like it's a part of the growth benefits, and central needs of the company not just a pull a plow no pleasure in it. Just a job to do need to be better communicated from the new people like me and the older people understandingteamwork makes a dre
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Have a understanding of the actual job instead of playing politics.
WMATA Company Information
WMATA Company Overview
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.
WMATA Mission, Vision & Values
WMATA Mission & Values
The Mission of the Metro Transit Police Department is to provide protection for Metro patrons, personnel, transit facilities, and revenue.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.wmata.com |
| Company Status | Private |
WMATA Competitors
WMATA competitors include mta. WMATA ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how WMATA compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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WMATA Employees
191 employees at WMATA have reviewed WMATA across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 17 days ago.
Overall, the 191 WMATA employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at WMATA are pleased with their total compensation at WMATA, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at WMATA are pleased with their team. 191 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at WMATA are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at WMATA believe the environment at WMATA is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at WMATA is moderate. About 65% of the employees at WMATA work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at WMATA are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining WMATA - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining WMATA is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. WMATA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
WMATA KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no WMATA employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand WMATA's KPIs and OKRs.
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WMATA CEO & Leadership
WMATA CEO
74 /100
Under ’s leadership, WMATA employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Diversity and Outlook are two areas, according to respondents, where WMATA could stand to see real improvement.
WMATA Leadership
The WMATA Executive Team is rated a “B+”
Mark Pohl Chief Counsel for Finance & Administration
Mark Pohl serves as the Chief Counsel for Finance & Administration of WMATA.
John Kuo Executive Vice-President/Chief Internal Business Operations Officer
John Kuo serves as the Executive Vice-President/Chief Internal Business Operations Officer of WMATA.
Carol Kissal CFO
Carol Kissal serves as the CFO of WMATA.
Steve Yaffe COO - CTS
Steve Yaffe serves as the COO - CTS of WMATA.
David Walton CFO
David Walton serves as the CFO of WMATA.
Daniel Stessel Chief Communications Officer
Daniel Stessel serves as the Chief Communications Officer of WMATA. Daniel started at WMATA in May of 2011. Daniel... read more
Jim Hughes managing director
Jim Hughes serves as the managing director of WMATA.
Yetunde Olumide Managing Director, Management and Budget Services
Yetunde Olumide serves as the Managing Director, Management and Budget Services of WMATA. Yetunde started at WMATA in... read more
Regina Sullivan Managing Director, Office of Government Relations and Policy
Regina Sullivan serves as the Managing Director, Office of Government Relations and Policy of WMATA. Regina started at... read more
WMATA Salaries
How much does WMATA pay?
How much do people at WMATA get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at WMATA is $132,029, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $132,382, or $63 per hour.
At WMATA, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,960 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $37,742 annually. Average WMATA salaries by department include: Business Development at $158,304, Operations at $103,193, Engineering at $141,747, and Customer Support at $67,436. Half of WMATA salaries are above $132,382.
58 employees at WMATA rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 168 ratings) while 52 employees at WMATA rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 53 ratings).
Salaries contributed from WMATA employees include job titles like Auditor. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from WMATA employees.
Last updated 18 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $101k | $101k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $131k | $131k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $186k | $186k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $295k | $295k | 100th Percentile |
$132,029*
Average Compensation
$132,382*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
WMATA Salaries by City
WMATA Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at WMATA
Diverse employees at WMATA score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing WMATA in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at WMATA across various culture dimensions.
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WMATA Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
WMATA PTO
WMATA's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. WMATA's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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WMATA Careers
WMATA Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, WMATA applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (3 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding WMATA
What is WMATA eNPS?
The eNPS for WMATA is 19
What is the salary for Director of Finance in WMATA?
Director of Finance average salary in the US is 177k
What are the salaries in the Sales in WMATA?
The average salaries for Sales in WMATA is 147k
Who are WMATA competitors?
WMATA main competitors are mta
What are the benefits at WMATA?
WMATA perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy
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