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Airbnb Company Culture
Airbnb Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.4/5
Airbnb's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Environment
APerks & Benefits
A-Outlook
A-Work Culture
A-Airbnb CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brian Chesky
79 /100
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Diversity at Airbnb
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at Airbnb have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Airbnb
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Airbnb have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and CEO Rating as the highest categories they have scored
Airbnb eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
29
Airbnb employees are 29% more likely to recommend Airbnb as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at Airbnb
Working at Airbnb is rated highly by 431 employees, across various culture dimensions. Airbnb employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Airbnb’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Airbnb was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Airbnb
A-
Overall Company Culture at Airbnb is rated A-
Last updated 14 days ago
Top
15%
Airbnb ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Airbnb Employee Reviews
Out of 309 Airbnb employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Airbnb improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
Positive Reviews From Airbnb Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Taking on challenging projects and attempting to repair or improve operations.
Constructive Feedback From Airbnb Employees
- What would you most like to see improved at your company?Compensation
Airbnb Company Information
Airbnb Company Overview
"Airbnb is an online marketplace to list, discover, and book rental homes, apartments, and rooms."
Airbnb was founded in 2007 and its current CEO is Brian Chesky. Since its inception 19 years ago, Airbnb has grown to 5001 employees.
Airbnb Mission, Vision & Values
Airbnb Mission Statement
Airbnb's mission is to help create a world where you can belong anywhere and where people can live in a place, instead of just traveling to it.
Airbnb Vision Statement
Belong Anywhere
Airbnb Values
- Champion the Mission
- Be a Host
- Simplify
- Every Frame Matters
- Be a Cereal Entrepreneur
- Embrace the adventure
| Headquarter | 888 Brannan Street San Francisco, CA 94103 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.airbnb.com |
| Founding Date | 2007 |
| Tel | +1 855-424-7262 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.airbnb.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Airbnb Competitors
Airbnb competitors include Booking.com, Tripadvisor, KAYAK, and Expedia Group. Airbnb ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Airbnb compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Airbnb Employees
Airbnb has 5001 employees. 431 employees at Airbnb have reviewed Airbnb across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 14 days ago.
Overall, the 431 Airbnb employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Airbnb are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Airbnb, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Airbnb are pleased with their team. 431 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Airbnb are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Airbnb believe the environment at Airbnb is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Airbnb is extremely fast. About 51% of the employees at Airbnb work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Airbnb are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Airbnb employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Airbnb report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Airbnb have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
81% of Airbnb employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Airbnb employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
68% of Airbnb employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Airbnb employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
83% of Airbnb employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Airbnb - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Airbnb is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Airbnb employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 63% 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.
Airbnb KPIs and OKRs
At Airbnb 37% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Airbnb's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 27 Airbnb employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 19 have said yes.
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Airbnb CEO & Leadership
79 /100
Airbnb CEO Awards and Recognitions
Brian’s approval rate is in the Top 5% 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. With a high CEO score, Brian Chesky has won the Best CEO in 2017. Airbnb’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Marketing department, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees with Entry Level experience, Hispanic or Latino employees, and employees in the Sales department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Airbnb’s competitors, Brian Chesky ranks right above Expedia Group CEO Peter Kern. Under Chesky’s leadership, Airbnb employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Airbnb could stand to see real improvement.
Airbnb Leadership
The Airbnb Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Brian Chesky, CFO - Airbnb Payments, Inc Mike Liberatore, and COO & CFO Luxury business unit (Luxury Retreats) Jerome Letter
Brian Chesky CEO / President
Brian Chesky serves as the CEO / President of Airbnb.
Mike Liberatore CFO - Airbnb Payments, Inc
Mike Liberatore serves as the CFO - Airbnb Payments, Inc of Airbnb. Mike started at Airbnb in July of 2016. Mike... read more
Jerome Letter COO & CFO Luxury business unit (Luxury Retreats)
Jerome Letter serves as the COO & CFO Luxury business unit (Luxury Retreats) of Airbnb. Jerome started at Airbnb in... read more
Vlad Loktev VP of Product & Homes Operations
Vlad Loktev serves as the VP of Product & Homes Operations of Airbnb. Vlad started at Airbnb in June of 2017. Vlad... read more
Fred Artza VP of Finance
Fred Artza serves as the VP of Finance of Airbnb.
Aaron Harvey Executive Creative Director, Environments
Aaron Harvey serves as the Executive Creative Director, Environments of Airbnb. Aaron started at Airbnb in April of... read more
Emma Radin Head of Business Development and Partnerships for Airbnb Experiences
Emma Radin serves as the Head of Business Development and Partnerships for Airbnb Experiences of Airbnb. Emma started at... read more
James Lynch Director of Executive Communications
James Lynch serves as the Director of Executive Communications of Airbnb. James started at Airbnb in July of 2017. James... read more
Jonathan Lesser Head of Global Host and Community Operations
Jonathan Lesser serves as the Head of Global Host and Community Operations of Airbnb. Jonathan started at Airbnb in... read more
Airbnb Salaries
How much does Airbnb pay?
How much do people at Airbnb get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Airbnb is $108,903, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $101,238, or $48 per hour.
At Airbnb, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $251,563 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,046 annually. Average Airbnb salaries by department include: Communications at $133,000, Design at $109,977, Operations at $90,413, and Finance at $101,459. Half of Airbnb salaries are above $101,238.
187 employees at Airbnb rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 582 ratings) while 174 employees at Airbnb rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 192 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Airbnb employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Data Scientist, Jr Developer, and Director of Product. Comparably data has a total of 42 salary records from Airbnb employees.
Last updated 18 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $81k | $81k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $100k | $100k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $249k | $249k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $315k | $315k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $326k | $326k | 100th Percentile |
$108,903*
Average Compensation
$101,238*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Airbnb Salaries by City
Airbnb Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Airbnb
Diverse employees at Airbnb score the company 74/100 across various culture categories, placing Airbnb in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Airbnb across various culture dimensions.
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Airbnb Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Airbnb PTO
Airbnb's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Airbnb's 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 26% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Airbnb's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Airbnb Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Airbnb applied for 286 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 99% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Airbnb unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Airbnb has a total of 5001 employees
286
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 99% Granted (282 out of 286)
- 0% Denied ( out of 286)
- 1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (4 out of 286)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 286)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Airbnb on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 31% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 16% | |
Product | 11% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
Design | 7% | |
Other | 25% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 6% | |
Los Angeles | 5% | |
Seattle | 2% | |
Chicago | 2% | |
Other | 41% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Airbnb
What is Airbnb address?
Airbnb location is at 888 Brannan Street
Who is the CEO of Airbnb?
Airbnb CEO is Brian Chesky, their score by employees is 79
What is Airbnb eNPS?
The eNPS for Airbnb is 29
What is the salary for Marketing Operations in Airbnb?
Marketing Operations average salary in the US is 158k
What are the salaries in the Design in Airbnb?
The average salaries for Design in Airbnb is 110k
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