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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

2% above
industry average

Highly rated for
Work-life balance, Company culture, Job security

Critically rated for
Promotions
Work Policy

Hybrid
100% employees reported

Monday to Friday
90% employees reported

Flexible timing
76% employees reported

No travel
80% employees reported
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Top Employees Benefits
Office cab/shuttle
22 employees reported
Free meal
20 employees reported
Cafeteria
19 employees reported
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
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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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Overall Rating | 4.1/5 based on 198 reviews | 2.6/5 based on 17 reviews | 3.7/5 based on 2.5k reviews | 4.2/5 based on 677 reviews |
Highly Rated for | Work-life balance Job security Company culture | No highly rated category | Salary | Work-life balance Company culture Job security |
Critically Rated for | Promotions | Promotions Salary Work satisfaction | Promotions | No critically rated category |
Primary Work Policy | Hybrid 100% employees reported | - | Hybrid 63% employees reported | Hybrid 86% employees reported |
Rating by Women Employees | 3.9 Good rated by 71 women | 3.3 Average rated by 11 women | 3.6 Good rated by 435 women | 4.1 Good rated by 260 women |
Rating by Men Employees | 4.2 Good rated by 121 men | 1.7 Bad rated by 5 men | 3.8 Good rated by 1.8k men | 4.2 Good rated by 374 men |
Job security | 4.0 Good | 3.2 Average | 3.7 Good | 4.2 Good |
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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
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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
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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
- JCPenney has launched a business-to-business (B2B) website to facilitate bulk ordering by businesses and nonprofits.
- The online catalog offers products from JCPenney's home, apparel, footwear, and school uniform divisions.
- The tool aims to simplify the process for customers and provide an efficient way to fulfill bulk orders.
- The move is in response to businesses increasingly relying on retailers for their bulk product needs.
Pymnts | 4 Feb, 2025

JCPenney and SPARC Combine to Create ‘Compelling Consumer Value Proposition’
- Retailers JCPenney and SPARC Group have combined to form a new apparel-focused organization called Catalyst Brands.
- The new organization brings together SPARC Group’s five brands — Aéropostale, Brooks Brothers, Eddie Bauer, Lucky Brand and Nautica — and JCPenney and its private brands like Stafford, Arizona and Liz Claiborne.
- Catalyst Brands benefits from combined scale, distribution, design, and sourcing.
- The new organization has a total of $9 billion of revenue, 1,800 store locations, 60,000 employees, and $1 billion of liquidity.
Pymnts | 9 Jan, 2025

How Gen Z turned awkward holiday photos into viral gold for JCPenney Portrait Studios
- JCPenney Portrait Studios is using the awkward holiday photo trend to grow its Gen Z customer base.
- The trend boosted foot traffic and brand recognition among the younger generation.
- One JCPenney Portrait Studio saw over 100 daily sessions during the holiday season.
- The photo studios actually belong to Lifetouch and its parent company Shutterfly Inc.
- Lifetouch leased the studio spaces from JCPenney for increased foot traffic.
- The social media trend commonly referred to as "This is your sign to do an awkward photo session at JCPenney Portrait Studios" took off last year.
- Gen Z is intentionally reliving a nostalgic experience from an era they weren't even alive for.
- During the holidays, the studios see 90% more sessions captured than during the rest of the year.
- A staggering 30% of the photo sessions this holiday were of the awkward family variety.
- JCPenney Portrait Studios launched their own TikTok account last year and now have 11,000 followers.
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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