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J. C. Penney

4.1
based on 198 Reviews
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Company Summary

J. C. Penney operates in the retail sector, offering a wide range of products while emphasizing customer service and company values.

Overall Rating

4.1/5
based on 198 reviews
highly rated categories
2% above
industry average
highly rated categories
Highly rated for

Work-life balance, Company culture, Job security

highly rated categories
Critically rated for

Promotions

Work Policy
Hybrid
Hybrid
100% employees reported
Monday to Friday
Monday to Friday
90% employees reported
Flexible timing
Flexible timing
76% employees reported
No travel
No travel
80% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
Office cab/shuttle
22 employees reported
Free meal
Free meal
20 employees reported
Cafeteria
Cafeteria
19 employees reported
Health insurance
Health insurance
17 employees reported
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About J. C. Penney

Founded in1902 (123 yrs old)
India Employee Count501-1k
Global Employee Count10k-50k
HeadquartersPlano, Texas, United States (USA)
Office Locations
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Websitejcpenney.com
Primary Industry
Other Industries
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JCPenney is a company built upon the Golden Rule – the concept of treating others the way we’d like to be treated – and we’ve operated in this spirit since our founding in Kemmerer, Wyoming, over 110 years ago. Today, we continue to honor our heritage by offering a broad assortment of products from a leading portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands.Our culture is fueled by the Warrior Spirit of approximately 90,000 associates across the globe. We believe the values of loyalty, pas
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J. C. Penney Ratings

based on 198 reviews

Overall Rating

4.1/5
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Category Ratings

4.1

Work-life balance

4.0

Company culture

4.0

Job security

3.8

Work satisfaction

3.7

Salary

3.6

Skill development

3.1

Promotions

J. C. Penney is rated 4.1 out of 5 stars on AmbitionBox, based on 198 company reviews. This rating reflects a generally positive employee experience, indicating satisfaction with the company’s work culture, benefits, and career growth opportunities. AmbitionBox gathers authentic employee reviews and ratings, making it a trusted platform for job seekers and employees in India.
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Gender Based Ratings at J. C. Penney
based on 192 reviews
3.9
Rated by 71 Women
Rated 4.0 for Job security and 3.9 for Work-life balance
4.2
Rated by 121 Men
Rated 4.3 for Work-life balance and 4.3 for Company culture

Work Policy at J. C. Penney

based on 29 reviews in last 6 months
Hybrid
100%

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Critically Rated for
Promotions
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J. C. Penney Salaries

J. C. Penney salaries have received with an average score of 3.7 out of 5 by 198 employees.

L2 Engineer

(71 salaries)
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₹8.3 L/yr - ₹18 L/yr

Analyst

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₹5 L/yr - ₹12.7 L/yr

Senior Software Engineer

(56 salaries)
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr

Senior Engineer

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₹10 L/yr - ₹26.5 L/yr

Senior Analyst

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₹5.7 L/yr - ₹21.5 L/yr

Engineer 1

(40 salaries)
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₹5.9 L/yr - ₹12.5 L/yr

Lead Engineer

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₹26 L/yr - ₹38.2 L/yr

Senior Engineer 1

(28 salaries)
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₹11.9 L/yr - ₹29 L/yr

Software Engineer

(21 salaries)
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₹7 L/yr - ₹27.8 L/yr

Data Analyst

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₹7.3 L/yr - ₹15 L/yr

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J. C. Penney News

JCPenney Debuts Bulk Ordering Tool for Businesses and Nonprofits

Pymnts | 4 Feb, 2025
JCPenney Debuts Bulk Ordering Tool for Businesses and Nonprofits

JCPenney and SPARC Combine to Create ‘Compelling Consumer Value Proposition’

Pymnts | 9 Jan, 2025
JCPenney and SPARC Combine to Create ‘Compelling Consumer Value Proposition’

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Insider | 1 Jan, 2025
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J. C. Penney FAQs

When was J. C. Penney founded?
J. C. Penney was founded in 1902. The company has been operating for 123 years primarily in the Retail sector.
Where is the J. C. Penney headquarters located?
J. C. Penney is headquartered in Plano, Texas.
How many employees does J. C. Penney have in India?
J. C. Penney currently has more than 700+ employees in India. Engineering - Software & QA department appears to have the highest employee count in J. C. Penney based on the number of reviews submitted on AmbitionBox.
Does J. C. Penney have good work-life balance?
J. C. Penney has a work-life balance rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox. 82% employees rated J. C. Penney 4 or above on work-life balance. This rating reflects the company's efforts to help employees maintain a healthy balance between their personal and professional lives. We encourage you to read J. C. Penney work-life balance reviews for more details
Is J. C. Penney good for career growth?
Career growth at J. C. Penney is rated as moderate, with a promotions and appraisal rating of 3.1. 18% employees rated J. C. Penney 3 or below, while 82% employees rated it 4 or above on promotions/appraisal. This rating suggests that while some employees view growth opportunities favorably, there is scope for improvement based on employee feedback. We recommend reading J. C. Penney promotions/appraisals reviews for more detailed insights.
What are the pros and cons of working in J. C. Penney?
Working at J. C. Penney comes with several advantages and disadvantages. It is highly rated for work life balance, company culture and job security. However, it is poorly rated for promotions / appraisal, based on 100+ employee reviews on AmbitionBox.
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