The gender pay gap in the United States is 18 percent, which means that on average, women make 82 cents for every dollar men earn. This gap has narrowed slightly since last year, but we still have a long way to go—decades to centuries, depending on the projection you read—before the pay gap closes in the United States.
There are companies where women report being satisfied with their pay, and we believe it’s important to recognize and celebrate those organizations.
This year’s list of the top companies for women’s salary satisfaction is based on employee ratings from the past 12 months. In the past, we have created lists like this using all ratings to date, but leadership, policies, and practices within companies change regularly, and a lot can change in a year, so we hope that by using the most recent scores, women can get a better understanding of who is leading the pack in salary satisfaction right now.
Salary satisfaction is particularly important because it’s one of the four things women want most from their employers and it’s one of the top predictors of women’s overall job satisfaction.
Retail is the industry most represented on this list (30 percent), followed by telecom (20 percent) and insurance (20 percent).
The top 20 companies where women are most satisfied with their pay - 2020
1. Progressive Insurance
4.0 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Progressive Insurance is an insurance company headquartered in the Highland Heights, OH, area with 10000+ employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Progressive Insurance:
"I’ve been grateful to work for a company that values diversity and inclusion. The work environment is great and peers and leadership are supportive. One of the best companies to be a part of. Lead by a female CEO who started from the bottom."
2. Costco Wholesale
3.9 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Costco Wholesale is a retail company headquartered in the Issaquah, WA, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Costco Wholesale:
"Costco has great pay for being a (large scale) grocery store. The best thing about working at Costco is the awesome health insurance. It would be very hard to beat our cost."
3. Trader Joe's
3.8 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Trader Joe's is a retail company headquartered in the Monrovia, CA, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Trader Joe's:
"I have worked for Trader Joe’s for 8 years and have truly loved every minute of it. You are paid well, receive health benefits, get fed frequently, have incredible co workers, are supported constantly, and have so much fun."
4. Liberty Mutual Insurance
3.8 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Liberty Mutual Insurance is an insurance company headquartered in the Boston, MA, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Liberty Mutual Insurance:
"Had an excellent experience interning for this company. Too bad I wasn't there longer!"
5. GEICO
3.7 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
GEICO is an insurance company headquartered in the Chevy Chase, MD, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GEICO:
"GEICO is a great company to work for overall. Especially for women who don’t have a degree or experience. GEICO gives all there employees A-rated training. There is a lot of opportunities for growth at GEICO & it can be pretty fast. GEICO gives you a lot of tools to be successful at your job. They are a few cons. My least favorite is the non-paid maternity leave. You have to use available sick/ vacation time. Overall GEICO is a great company to work for hopefully they seek improvement in the near future."
6. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
3.5 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is an accounting company headquartered in the New York City, NY, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for PwC:
"PwC is a fantastic place to work. The people, opportunities, and environment are fun and engaging. The flexibility is beyond what I have experienced at any other job and I appreciate the ability to take care of my personal responsibilities and still have a strong career as a professional."
7. Verizon Wireless
3.4 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Verizon Wireless is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Basking Ridge, NJ, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Verizon Wireless:
"I have been at Verizon for 15 years. I have learned a lot in my time here. I have always felt respected and have worked with some inspiring and fun people. Some of my favorite parts of working at Verizon are the health benefits, 401k match, tuition assistance, vacation allotment, and the flexibility to work remotely."
8. HEB
3.4 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
HEB is a retail company headquartered in the San Antonio, TX, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for HEB:
"Best company to work for."
9. Anthem, Inc.
3.4 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Anthem, Inc. is an insurance company headquartered in the Indianapolis, IN, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Anthem, Inc.:
"Anthem is a good place to work if you are looking for equal opportunities and an inclusive environment."
10. Bank of America
3.4 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Bank of America is a banking company headquartered in the Charlotte, NC, area with 10000+ employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bank of America:
"Very female friendly company. With many opportunities for growth in different positions. Customer service based with a heavy focus on sales. A lot of community outreach programs outside of work to get involved in. Awesome co-workers!"
11. Apple
3.3 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Apple is a consumer electronics company headquartered in the Cupertino, CA, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Apple:
"I loved the job because I love Apple’s products. It was great helping customers with their products. Training was wonderful. All jobs started at part-time. Not much room for advancement at my store (the only one in the area for 60 miles)."
12. Wegmans Food Markets
3.3 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Wegmans Food Markets is a retail company headquartered in the Rochester, NY, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Wegmans Food Markets:
"Wegmans is the best place I’ve ever worked, I’ve been there for six years and I love it."
13. Bath & Body Works
3.3 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Bath & Body Works is a retail company headquartered in the Reynoldsburg, OH, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bath & Body Works:
"It was a great place to work. Was allowed the flexibility to be a SAHM to school aged children and work part time at the same time."
14. AT&T
3.3 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
AT&T is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Dallas, TX, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AT&T:
"Working at ATT has been one of the best work experiences ive ever had. Im paid well, i have insurance, paid vacation sick days AND extra days off if needed. Theyre understanding. They love their employees. 10/10 would recommend."
15. Comcast
3.3 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Comcast is a media production company headquartered in the Philadelphia, PA, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Comcast:
"Overall, I had a good experience. I worked with two women in upper management roles. I saw that Comcast favored diversity in terms of hiring practices. I was treated fairly. The work was challenging but the team was supportive."
16. US Air Force
3.3 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
US Air Force is a defense & space company headquartered in the Universal City, TX, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for US Air Force:
"This is a place to work in a different world. You work for something bigger than yourself, but in many cases you can feel that you don’t matter. Know the phrase: the mission comes first. Great traveling opportunities, and you meet so many new people. It helped me grow up."
17. T-Mobile
3.2 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
T-Mobile is a telecommunications company headquartered in the Bellevue, WA, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for US Air Force:
"Amazing place to work that is truly dedicated to inclusion!"
18. Amazon.com
3.1 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
Amazon.com is an internet company headquartered in the Seattle, WA, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Amazon:
"I like this job it’s great overnight and extra cash. They have so many opportunities for growth although they are hard to contact about any open positions online."
19. United States Postal Service (USPS)
3.1 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
United States Postal Service (USPS) is a government administration company headquartered in the Washington, DC, area with 5001 to 10000 employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for USPS:
"I absolutely love working for USPS."
20. ADP
3.0 stars for Salary Satisfaction, past 12 months
ADP is a human resources company headquartered in the Roseland, NJ, area with 10000+ employees.
Here’s what one woman writes about working for ADP:
"I absolutely love working for USPS."
Methodology
Companies with ratings from at least 50 current or former employees in the past 12 months were eligible for this list.
Ratings accurate as of March 26, 2020. InHerSight is the company ratings platform for women, with ratings and reviews on more than 120K companies in the United States.
