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Sherwin-Williams overview

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Paint and Coating Manufacturing
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Sherwin-Williams is a manufacturing company focusing on the development, distribution, and sale of paints, coatings, and related products. Established in 1866 in Cleveland, OH, the company serves professional, industrial, commercial, and retail customers across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. Sherwin-Williams operates through three main segments: Paint Stores, Consumer, and Global. The Paint Stores segment specifically markets and sells Sherwin-Williams branded architectural paints and coatings, industrial and marine products, as well as original equipment manufacturer product finishes and related items.

Under the leadership of CEO John George Morikis,  Sherwin-Williams has grown to be an industry leader with 61,031 employees and an annual revenue of $22.1 billion. The company boasts a diverse workforce with 27.6% female and 37.1% ethnic minority representation. Although employees at Sherwin-Williams are politically diverse, they share a common satisfaction in their workplace as evidenced by the high employee retention rate of 5 years. The average employee at Sherwin-Williams earns a yearly salary of $41,317.

Sherwin-Williams's mission statement

To satisfying customer needs through quality products, excellent service and a highly trained and professional workforce.

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3.7/5

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2024
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Progression

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

I am yet to see anyone.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

The workplace culture, everyone is friendly at work and are willing to offer assistance. Even the superior colleagues are all amazing. As coffee person, I love the fact that there is coffee in every Sherwin-Williams store.

What do you like best about Sherwin-Williams's CEO and the leadership team?

All inclusiveness.

How would you improve Sherwin-Williams's culture?

I won’t change a thing.

How did you prepare for the Sherwin-Williams interview?

It largely depends upon the job duties and lots of other factors. General knowledge of interviews will be of good help.

How does your compensation at Sherwin-Williams compare to the industry average?

For me it is awesome.

What's the diversity at Sherwin-Williams like?

It’s pretty great.

What brings you the most joy at Sherwin-Williams?

The amazing workplace culture- friendliness.

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2024
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Its the best It is really fun to work here and you

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

None

Sherwin-Williams benefits

everthing

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2023
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Good benefits, good employees, work with hours.

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Not enough pay for the delivery driver's, have to work most holidays, this is for drivers, slow in delivery, no pay raises

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Perk, I have a job, Benfits, some cash but not enough to serve in texas

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jul 2023
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Just an outstanding company

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Absolutely nothing

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Vacation time amount & THE BENEFITS

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

I had great co-workers and a lot of independence while working there.

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

I didn't see much opportunity for serious upward mobility from where I was in the company.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

We got free food fairly frequently.

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1.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Feb 2023
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Insurance

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

I am not safe as a woman and as a POC. I am not heard. I am not protected. I'm just another number

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Insurance

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2.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2022
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

The pay was great!

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Communication, house keeping

Sherwin-Williams benefits

benefits/ time off with family

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Consistency of employment and training

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Pay could be better

Sherwin-Williams benefits

401k is a huge plus

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jun 2021
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

The company took care of me from the start. I got a 401k, paid time off, medical, dental, and more. They understood the need for work/life balance. I also loved the fact that knowledge I gained working in sales there are applicable to my own life.

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

The stagnancy that occurs on the job. I feel like I'm wasting away at the job. I need more exciting or at least more enticing work to do.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Good pay and good coworkers

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Bonus potential, people I work with

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Lack of staffing, hard to maintain work-life balance

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Bonus opportunities

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Mar 2021
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Stable job

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Expects life t0 revolve around company with minimal yearly raises. Promotions are given to those who fit the mold

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Small business, quick to move, less bureaucracy

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

No apparent career progression

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Not being micro-managed

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5.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2021
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Fast paced manufacturing environment.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Yearly bonus based on company set metrics.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Working with the plants and horticulture

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Nothing, I enjoyed every aspect of working there

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Being able to become involved with the plant life that thrives at Sherman Library and Gardens

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2020
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

They pay employees a decent wage

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Advancement for minorities

Sherwin-Williams benefits

The did do little extra's for the employees

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3.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Great work life balance, benefits, 401k and retirement

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Being in a retail environment

Sherwin-Williams benefits

I make my own schedule

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A zippia user wrote a review on May 2020
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Job security, and the relationship between me and my co workers and customers

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

paint, I could not stand the smell of paint. It was too strong and often bothered my nose

Sherwin-Williams benefits

I had a great time working with co-workers. The workers are family oriented

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A zippia user wrote a review on Jan 2020
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Contact with people

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

The specification of having to work with paint.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Stock program

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A zippia user wrote a review on Dec 2019
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

As a manager you get to make your own schedule.

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Micro-managed. Unless you know people, your skills are not displayed in a career that you want. I currently have a MBA in Supply Chain Management and I can even be transferred to that segment of the company.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Good benefits overall.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on Nov 2019
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

The company cares about employee growth

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

There is so much information to know that even people who have been there a year don't know. It would be beneficial if everyone got the product training that the ASM gets.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Oct 2019
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Stock Performance, Co-workers,

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Dealing with the general public every day, and company culture from the corporate world is becoming disconnected from the true work force and not supporting the blue collar workers that support the company.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Uncapped bonuses that are sales and performance based.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Sep 2019
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Weekends off Less of a retail setting, mainly body shops are the customers. Trainings and relocation.

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Very fast paced and customers are very touchy. Declining yet very competitive industry. Lunches are hard to come by. Same day deliveries everyday, makes for mistakes in orders especially when customer is not descriptive enough on the phone.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Weekends off, easy enough when you’ve worked for years. They pay for relocation when you transfer/move up.

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A zippia user wrote a review on Aug 2019
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

Short staffed in every store, high volume sales with minimal support staff burns every employee out rapidly, from part time sales associate to management and sales reps.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

Bonus incentive is great. Health insurance is mediocre. 401K and company matching is a great perk. Pension is offered as of now, but there has been talk of the company taking that perk away.

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4.0
A zippia user wrote a review on May 2019
Pros of working at Sherwin-Williams

Great learning experience, good company to be apart of.

Cons of working at Sherwin-Williams

People come in at same pay level.

Sherwin-Williams benefits

401 k

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The team at Sherwin-Williams

  • The founders of Sherwin-Williams are Edward Williams and Henry Sherwin.
  • The key people at Sherwin-Williams are John George Morikis, Edward Williams and Henry Sherwin.
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John George Morikis
Edward Williams
Henry Sherwin
The inside scoop
Founded in 1866 and based in Cleveland OH, Sherwin-Williams manufactures, developes and distributes paints, coatings and related products under well-known brands such as Sherwin-Williams(r), Valspar(r), Dutch Boy(r), Krylon(r), Minwax(r), Cabot(r) and many more. Its products are widely used in wood and general industrial, coil, packaging, protective and marine, and transportation applications worldwide. It sells its products through a chain of more than 4,200 stores, also through leading merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, etc.

Sherwin-Williams rankings

Sherwin-Williams is ranked #77 on the Best Manufacturing companies to work for in America list. Zippia's Best Places to Work lists provide unbiased, data-based evaluations of companies. Rankings are based on government and proprietary data on salaries, company financial health, and employee diversity.

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Sherwin-Williams salaries

Average Sherwin-Williams salary
$41,317
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$19.86 hourly
Updated March 14, 2024

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Sherwin-Williams diversity

9.7
Diversity score
We calculated Sherwin-Williams’s diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Sherwin-Williams’s workforce.
Sherwin-Williams diversity summary. Zippia estimates Sherwin-Williams's demographics and statistics using a database of 30 million profiles. Zippia verifies estimates with BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. We calculated Sherwin-Williams's diversity score by measuring multiple factors, including the ethnic background, gender identity, and language skills of Sherwin-Williams's workforce.
  • Sherwin-Williams has 61,031 employees.
  • 28% of Sherwin-Williams employees are women, while 72% are men.
  • The most common ethnicity at Sherwin-Williams is White (63%).
  • 15% of Sherwin-Williams employees are Hispanic or Latino.
  • 12% of Sherwin-Williams employees are Black or African American.
  • The average employee at Sherwin-Williams makes $41,317 per year.
  • Sherwin-Williams employees are most likely to be members of the democratic party.
  • Employees at Sherwin-Williams stay with the company for 5.0 years on average.

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Sherwin-Williams office locations

Sherwin-Williams is headquartered in Cleveland, OH

Biggest Sherwin-Williams locations

RankCityJob countAvg. salary
1Chicago, IL19$41,199
2Phoenix, AZ12$37,312
3Los Angeles, CA10$43,445
4Houston, TX10$37,550
5Dallas, TX10$37,070
6New York, NY7$50,711
7Philadelphia, PA5$43,407
8San Antonio, TX5$37,813
9San Diego, CA5$43,355
10San Jose, CA4$43,866

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Sherwin-Williams financial performance

9.8
Performance score

We calculated the performance score of companies by measuring multiple factors, including revenue, longevity, and stock market performance.

Sherwin-Williams currently has 22.1B in revenue. Sherwin-Williams's most recent quarter produced 6.1b (q3'2023).

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Highest paying Sherwin-Williams competitors

Compare Sherwin-Williams salaries to competitors, including Valspar, Benjamin Moore, and US Foods. Employees at Valspar earn the highest average yearly salary of $57,604. The salaries at Benjamin Moore average $55,116 per year, and the salaries at US Foods come in at $51,403 per year.
RankCompanyAverage salaryJobs
1$57,6040
2$55,1160
3$51,4030
4$49,7520
5$43,5430
6$40,1460
7$37,8550
8$37,7750
9$32,6750
10$32,3710

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