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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterAbleton employees are -25% more likely to recommend Ableton as a great place to work
| 25% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Ableton is rated average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Ableton employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Retention categories, putting Ableton’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Salisbury, MD. See below in detail how working at Ableton was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Ableton is rated C+
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Ableton ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 Ableton employee reviews, 75% were positive. The remaining 25% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Ableton improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 75% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 25% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They trust employees to do work to the best of their capabilities and are very considerate about current times.
What did you like most about the interview process?The group interview technique to meet the managers & some of your team.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We are told in Support we are the lifeline of our company although we are understaffed and highly underpaid. We are also given zero room for advancement
Ableton develops software and hardware for creating, producing and performing music.
Ableton’s main objective is to ensure the customers are up to date with the current trends in music and technology. By constantly educating their staff, they provide knowledge that can be passed on to their customers.
| Headquarter | Berlin, MD |
|---|---|
| Website | ableton.com |
| Founding Date | 1999 |
| Tel | (493) 028-8763 |
| Company Status | Private |
Ableton competitors include Splice, Shure, and Gemini. Ableton ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Ableton compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
5 employees at Ableton have reviewed Ableton across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 5 Ableton employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 35% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Ableton are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Ableton, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, the employees at Ableton are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Ableton is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Ableton employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
At this moment no Ableton employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Ableton's KPIs and OKRs.
Gerhard’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Salisbury, MD. Compared to Ableton’s competitors, Gerhard Behles ranks right above Splice CEO Steve Martocci. Under Behles’s leadership, Ableton employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Retention. Compensation and Happiness are two areas, according to respondents, where Ableton could stand to see real improvement.
The Ableton Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Gerhard Behles and Managing Director-North America Tony McCall
Gerhard Behles CEO / President
Gerhard Behles serves as the CEO / President of Ableton.
Tony McCall Managing Director-North America
Tony McCall serves as the Managing Director-North America of Ableton. Tony started at Ableton in August of 2012. Tony... read more
How much do people at Ableton get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Ableton is $101,279, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $105,242, or $50 per hour.
At Ableton, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $173,517 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,910 annually. Average Ableton salaries by department include: Sales at $213,517, Design at $86,423, Marketing at $108,035, and Business Development at $97,146. Half of Ableton salaries are above $105,242.
3 employees at Ableton rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies (based on 7 ratings) while 2 employees at Ableton rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $84k | $84k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $98k | $98k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $279k | $279k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $328k | $328k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Ableton across various culture dimensions.
Ableton PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Ableton applied for 1 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Ableton?
Ableton CEO is Gerhard Behles, their score by employees is 95
What is Ableton eNPS?
The eNPS for Ableton is -25
What is the salary for Business Development Manager in Ableton?
Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 105k
What are the salaries in the Finance in Ableton?
The average salaries for Finance in Ableton is 74k
Who are Ableton competitors?
Ableton main competitors are Splice, Shure, Gemini