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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Planet have rated Manager, Leadership, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Planet employees are 31% more likely to recommend Planet as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 31% | Passives |
| 19% | Detractors |
Working at Planet is rated highly by 19 employees, across various culture dimensions. Planet employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Environment categories, putting Planet’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Planet was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Planet is rated A
Last updated months ago
Planet ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 5 Planet employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What makes you most happy at work?I work with incredible people who value my opinion and work.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Everyone is passionate about our mission.
What are some of the best things about your team?I work with intelligent and humble people.
Our satellites are collecting a radical new data set with endless, real-world applications.
Our mission is to image the entire Earth every day and make global change visible, accessible, and actionable.
| Headquarter | 346 9th Street San Francisco, CA 94103 |
|---|---|
| Website | planet.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | 822-6119-0114 |
| Company Status | Private |
Planet competitors include Foot Locker, Shoebuy, Shoes.com, and Cabot Corporation. Planet ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Planet compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

19 employees at Planet have reviewed Planet 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 19 Planet employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Planet are pleased with their total compensation at Planet, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Planet are extremely happy with their team. 19 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Planet are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Planet believe the environment at Planet is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Planet is extremely fast. About 38% of the employees at Planet work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Planet are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Planet's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Planet employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Will’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Planet’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees in the Engineering department, and Male employees. However, Female employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Planet’s competitors, Will Marshal ranks right above Shoes.com CEO Roger Hardy. Under Marshal’s leadership, Planet employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Planet could stand to see real improvement.
The Planet Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Will Marshal, Executive Vice President, Operations, Delivery & Risk Keith Flaherty, and Senior Vice President, Global IT Operations Ryan Hummel
Will Marshal CEO / President
Will Marshal serves as the CEO / President of Planet.
Keith Flaherty Executive Vice President, Operations, Delivery & Risk
Keith Flaherty serves as the Executive Vice President, Operations, Delivery & Risk of Planet.
Ryan Hummel Senior Vice President, Global IT Operations
Ryan Hummel serves as the Senior Vice President, Global IT Operations of Planet.
Scott Baustert Vice President, Sales North America
Scott Baustert serves as the Vice President, Sales North America of Planet.
Josh Landin VP Software Engineering
Josh Landin serves as the VP Software Engineering of Planet.
Robert Bausum Vice President – Front End Systems
Robert Bausum serves as the Vice President – Front End Systems of Planet.
Andrew Dumas Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO
Andrew Dumas serves as the Chief Compliance Officer & MLRO of Planet.
Pete Ellis SVP Americas
Pete Ellis serves as the SVP Americas of Planet.
Pam Hoopes VP, Business Operations
Pam Hoopes serves as the VP, Business Operations of Planet.
How much do people at Planet get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Planet is $131,276, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $155,468, or $74 per hour.
At Planet, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $310,255 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,826 annually. Average Planet salaries by department include: Operations at $115,366, Legal at $310,255, HR at $110,712, and IT at $129,512. Half of Planet salaries are above $155,468.
12 employees at Planet rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies (based on 35 ratings) while 9 employees at Planet rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $116k | $116k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $155k | $155k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $261k | $261k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $293k | $293k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $376k | $376k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $475k | $475k | 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 Planet across various culture dimensions.
Planet's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Planet's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Planet applied for 44 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Planet unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
Engineering | 67% | |
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Product | 17% | |
All Industries | 17% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 50% | |
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Palo Alto | 17% | |
Newton | 17% | |
Phoenix | 17% |
What is Planet address?
Planet location is at 346 9th Street
Who is the CEO of Planet?
Planet CEO is Will Marshal, their score by employees is 79
What is Planet eNPS?
The eNPS for Planet is 31
What is the salary for DevOps in Planet?
DevOps average salary in the US is 150k
What are the salaries in the HR in Planet?
The average salaries for HR in Planet is 111k