

Diverse employees at Yara have rated Retention, Happiness, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Yara have rated CEO Rating, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Yara employees are 49% more likely to recommend Yara as a great place to work
| 59% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 10% | Detractors |
Working at Yara is rated highly by 49 employees, across various culture dimensions. Yara employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Outlook categories, putting Yara’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Grand Forks, ND. See below in detail how working at Yara was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Yara is rated A
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Yara ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 17 Yara employee reviews, 86% were positive. The remaining 14% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Yara improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 86% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 14% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?The very recent gender diversity and down-to-earth approach
What makes you most happy at work?100% achievement of my business plan with knowledge grow with farmers
What are some of the best things about your team?My Team is more experience in more energetic.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Some coworkers are excellent, but others are not collaborative. Work culture is highly impacted by local culture, some are still very hierarchical and authoritarian.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?There is still a difference in compensation between genders and the bonuses are low, individual performance has a very low impact in bonus
Yara delivers solutions for sustainable agriculture and the environment.
Responsibly feed the world and protect the planetOur mission is our reason to exist. It defines our company's purpose and role in the world and is balanced between three core ideas. Feeding the world embodies knowledge, economic empowerment and new innovative ideas. Protecting the planet represents our commitment to emission abatement and sustainable agricultural practices. At Yara we believe that success can be celebrated only when it is achieved in the right way.We believe knowledge grows and has the power to create positive global change. We understand that knowledge helps feed the world, creates profitable businesses, and protects the planet at a time when the population is expanding and our resources are increasingly challenged.
A collaborative society; a world without hunger; a planet respected.Our founders faced and overcame the greatest food challenge of their time. With collaboration and curiosity, they combined and grew their knowledge to help save the lives of millions of people.Our vision for the world is based upon ensuring a sustainable future. A collaborating community that overcomes cultural, environmental and economic barriers to create solutions that will lead to a world free from hunger and a planet respected.
| Headquarter | Drammensveien 131 Oslo, N-0277 Oslo, MN Norway |
|---|---|
| Website | yara.com |
| Founding Date | 2004 |
| Tel | +47 24 15 70 00 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | YARIY |
Yara competitors include Agrium, Symrise, and Mosaic North America. Yara ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Yara compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
49 employees at Yara have reviewed Yara 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 49 Yara employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Yara are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Yara, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Yara are generally satisfied with their team. 49 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Yara are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Yara believe the environment at Yara is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Yara is moderate. About 62% of the employees at Yara work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Yara are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Yara is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Yara 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.
At Yara 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Yara's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Yara employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Svein Tore’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Grand Forks, ND. Yara’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Female employees. Compared to Yara’s competitors, Svein Tore Holsether ranks right above Agrium CEO Charles Magro. Under Holsether’s leadership, Yara employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Outlook. Perks And Benefits and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where Yara could stand to see real improvement.
The Yara Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Svein Tore Holsether, Chief Financial Officer BU North America Vidar Bankerød-Gårdsvoll, and Vice President Industrial Henri Groenen
Svein Tore Holsether CEO / President
Svein Tore Holsether serves as the CEO / President of Yara.
Vidar Bankerød-Gårdsvoll Chief Financial Officer BU North America
Vidar Bankerød-Gårdsvoll serves as the Chief Financial Officer BU North America of Yara.
Henri Groenen Vice President Industrial
Henri Groenen serves as the Vice President Industrial of Yara.
Mike Hanson VP
Mike Hanson serves as the VP of Yara.
Bill Mcbride VP Premium Offerings
Bill Mcbride serves as the VP Premium Offerings of Yara.
Gary Vogen Vice President Corporate Affairs
Gary Vogen serves as the Vice President Corporate Affairs of Yara.
Ed Wells Vice President
Ed Wells serves as the Vice President of Yara.
How much do people at Yara get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Yara is $133,752, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $225,357, or $108 per hour.
At Yara, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $500,000 annually and the lowest is a Jr Product Manager at $100,981 annually. Average Yara salaries by department include: Engineering at $224,356, Legal at $208,902, and Product at $103,414. Half of Yara salaries are above $225,357.
15 employees at Yara rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies (based on 48 ratings) while 14 employees at Yara rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies (based on 15 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $101k | $101k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $183k | $183k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $224k | $224k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $301k | $301k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $500k | $500k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Yara score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Yara in the Top 10% 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 Yara across various culture dimensions.
Yara's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Yara address?
Yara location is at Drammensveien 131 Oslo, N-0277
Who is the CEO of Yara?
Yara CEO is Svein Tore Holsether, their score by employees is 89
What is Yara eNPS?
The eNPS for Yara is 49
What is the salary for Group Product Manager in Yara?
Group Product Manager average salary in the US is 500k
What are the salaries in the Product in Yara?
The average salaries for Product in Yara is 103k