Benefits & Compensation

Benefits

Benefits described here apply to PPG U.S. employees. Specific benefit plans and coverage levels may vary between Strategic Business Units (SBU).

Health Care Coverage PPG offers competitive health care benefits consisting of medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage. HMO enrollment is available to employees who reside in the service area of a PPG- sponsored HMO. Savings Plan Employees are eligible to participate in the PPG Employee Savings Plan immediately upon employment. Eleven funds are available for investment on a before-tax basis, an after-tax basis, or a combined basis. Life Insurance PPG provides Basic Group Term Life Insurance at no cost to employees. Additional coverage for the employee and his or her eligible dependents can be purchased under the Group Universal Life insurance program (GUL).

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance PPG provides Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D) at no cost to employees. Additional coverage for the employee and his or her eligible dependents can be purchased under the Voluntary AD&D program. PPG also provides Business Travel Accident coverage and Seatbelt Wearer’s coverage at no cost to employees. Flexible Spending Account The PPG Benefit Account is designed to reimburse employees for out-of-pocket health care expenses (including prescription drugs and certain over-the-counter items) and dependent care expenses (child care and elder care) using pre-tax dollars. Vacation and Holidays PPG provides employees paid time off to enjoy vacations and designated holidays. Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Employees can be reimbursed for certain eligible expenses relating to the adoption of a child. Commuter Benefit Eligible expenses incurred on an employee's commute to and from his or her job at PPG can be reimbursed on a pre-tax basis. Vision Care Discount Program Employees can enroll in a voluntary vision plan which offers services and products at minimal or no out-of-pocket cost. Those employees who do not enroll in this contributory plan will automatically be enrolled in a discount vision program, at no cost to the employee.

Compensation

When most people hear the word compensation, they think first about their base salary. Certainly your pay is the largest part of your total compensation, but there are several other parts Total Compensation Includes: (1) Base salary (2) Variable Pay (3) Benefits

Your Salary Market values for each job are derived annually based on information obtained from major compensation consulting firms. The market information contains salary, bonus, and other elements of compensation for benchmark jobs in each functional area. Your salary is based on: The market value for your job  The skills and knowledge you possess and use to achieve results  Your overall performance

Increasing Your Salary
You can increase your salary by achieving results. PPG pays for performance in two ways – new job opportunities and Personal Performance Grants. We provide competitive pay and development opportunities to encourage high performing employees to make a career at PPG.

New Job Opportunities Your performance is directly related to your success in developing and applying skills and knowledge. And your development may be recognized by promotion to a job at a higher level or by a career development move at the level of your current job. Your current job may grow into a larger role upon assumption of additional responsibilities or you may qualify for a different assignment. A promotion or a career development move can be the fastest way to increase your earnings opportunity. Personal Performance Grants Personal Performance Grants provide a regular opportunity for you to increase your salary based on your performance and contributions to PPG's results.

PPG's professional employees are eligible for consideration for Personal Performance Grants each year. These grants are awarded by your management team. They are made annually as a percent of salary based on your results for the prior year.

The total amount of money available each year is determined by external factors, such as our competitive pay position, and internal factors, such as business results.

At the end of each year, your management team will determine the amount of your Personal Performance Grant. They will make that assessment using specific performance-related criteria, including:

• Results against agreed-upon goals in your Performance & Learning plan 
• Effectiveness in managing ongoing responsibilities 
• Achievements above and beyond those anticipated 
• Achieving results in a manner consistent with PPG's Blueprint Values, Quality Process, and Prime Success Factors.

You also have the opportunity to earn an additional Personal Performance Grant each year. As many as one-third of our professional employees may be recognized by receiving an additional Personal Performance Grant. Your management team decides on the recipients of these grants and their size.