


Diverse employees at Audible, Inc. have rated Outlook, CEO Rating, and Environment as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Audible, Inc. have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Audible, Inc. employees are -27% more likely to recommend Audible, Inc. as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
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| 13% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Audible, Inc. is rated below average by 63 employees, across various culture dimensions. Audible, Inc. employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Audible, Inc.’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Audible, Inc. was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Audible, Inc. is rated C
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Audible, Inc. ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 77 Audible, Inc. employee reviews, 74% were positive. The remaining 26% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Audible, Inc. improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 74% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 26% |
What makes you most happy at work?There's free food and it's mostly decent.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Decent healthcare and dental coverage.
What are some of the best things about your team?Inclusiveness, open discussions, warmth in the office
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication. Understanding how the work gets done. Having a compelling vision for the future. Public speaking. Effective management practices.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?The leadership team needs to actually lead. They need to pay more attention to data. They need to make decisions based on the needs of our customers.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I would feel better if they continued to make sure that tenured employees are paid as well as new employees. Only addressing this once in a blue moon for PR value is not enough.
Leading creator and provider of premium digital spoken audio content, offering customers a rich destination for insight and inspiration to enhance their lives.
Audible, Inc. was founded in 1996 and its current CEO is Don Katz. Since its inception 30 years ago, Audible, Inc. has grown to 1500 employees.
We are a company whose entrepreneurial spirit has defined us since our founding in 1995. We are pioneers and inventors who are not afraid to disrupt the status quo, and we apply that innovative approach to everything we do—from revolutionizing an art form to enacting positive change in the cities and countries in which we operate.
Audible's People Principles celebrate who we are and where we've been, and guide the way we work shoulder to shoulder to enhance the lives of our millions of customers. They reflect and apply to everyone who works at Audible—the entrepreneurs and operators, the dreamers and the doers, those who have worked here for 20 years and those who have arrived in the past few weeks and months. Our People Principles: BE CUSTOMER OBSESSED • IMAGINE & INVENT BEFORE THEY ASK • ARTICULATE THE POSSIBLE & MOVE FAST TO MAKE IT REAL • STUDY AND DRAW INSPIRATION FROM CULTURE AND TECHNOLOGY • ACTIVATE CARING
| Headquarter | One Washington Park Newark, NJ 07102 United States of America |
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| Website | audible.com/about |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | 888-283-5051 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.audiblecareers.com |
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Audible, Inc. competitors include Amazon. Audible, Inc. ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Audible, Inc. compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.










Audible, Inc. has 1500 employees. 63 employees at Audible, Inc. have reviewed Audible, Inc. 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 63 Audible, Inc. employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Audible, Inc. are pleased with their total compensation at Audible, Inc., which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Audible, Inc. are generally satisfied with their team. 63 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Audible, Inc. are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Audible, Inc. believe the environment at Audible, Inc. is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Audible, Inc. is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at Audible, Inc. work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Audible, Inc. are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in New York about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. New York employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 Audible, Inc. KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Audible, Inc. employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Audible, Inc.’s CEO Don Katz started in this role in 1997. Don’s approval rate is just above average, putting Don in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Don Katz is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Audible, Inc. offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Don is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees in the Communications department. However, employees in the Design department have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Audible, Inc.’s competitors, Don Katz ranks just below Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy. With Don’s leadership, Audible, Inc. employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Happiness. Don was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
The Audible, Inc. Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Don Katz, Chief Marketing Officer John Harrobin, and Head of International and Emerging Businesses Chris Cooper
John Harrobin Chief Marketing Officer
John Harrobin joined Audible in 2017 and leads its Marketing and Strategic Partnerships teams. Previously, John served... read more
Chris Cooper Head of International and Emerging Businesses
Chris joined Audible in 2016 and leads its international operations and expansion strategy as well as emerging business... read more
Cynthia Chu Chief Financial Officer
Abhinav Mathur joined Audible in 2014 with years of experience at Staples and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia,... read more
Sanjay Tiwary Chief Information Officer
Sanjay joined Audible in 2015 as Chief Information Officer (CIO). He has extensive operating and industry-relevant... read more
Beth Anderson EVP and Publisher
Beth Anderson has been at Audible since its earliest days and is currently EVP and Publisher. Before joining Audible in... read more
Richard Stern Chief Product Officer
Richard Stern joined Audible in 2016 to lead Product Management. Richard has served in key product leadership roles at... read more
Matthew Thornton Head of Global Corporate Affairs
Matt joined Audible in 2009 and has run communications for the company since 2012. Previously, he held editorial... read more
Abhinav Mathur SVP, Customer Care
Abhinav Mathur joined Audible in 2014 with years of experience at Staples and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia,... read more
How much do people at Audible, Inc. get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Audible, Inc. is $116,932, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $115,105, or $55 per hour.
At Audible, Inc., the highest paid job is a Director of Product at $280,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,776 annually. Average Audible, Inc. salaries by department include: Sales at $148,188, Design at $137,803, HR at $123,294, and Business Development at $105,558. Half of Audible, Inc. salaries are above $115,105.
38 employees at Audible, Inc. rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 116 ratings) while 37 employees at Audible, Inc. rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 40 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Audible, Inc. employees include job titles like Senior Developer, Developer, Director of Product, and Director of Finance. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from Audible, Inc. employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $175k | $175k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $280k | $280k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $300k | $300k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Audible, Inc. score the company 63/100 across various culture categories, placing Audible, Inc. in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Audible, Inc. across various culture dimensions.
Our customers span the globe, and so do we, with offices all over the world. We embrace working, living, serving, and playing in our communities. Even as we work hard, we also have fun together—playing sports, attending happy hours and concerts, and going on team outings. We moved our headquarters to Newark in 2007 to contribute to the city’s urban renaissance. We support Newark, NJ's economy by our subsidizing employee's living and dining out in the city.
Audible, Inc. PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Audible, Inc. benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Audible, Inc. applied for 91 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved, 1% certified-withdrawn, and 1% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Audible, Inc. unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and one was withdrawn by Audible, Inc. after the employee’s start date.
Audible, Inc. has a total of 1500 employees
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 41% | |
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IT | 11% | |
Design | 11% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
Engineering | 7% | |
Other | 22% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 67% | |
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Los Angeles | 4% | |
Union City | 4% | |
Piscataway | 4% | |
Brooklyn | 4% | |
Other | 19% |
What is Audible, Inc. address?
Audible, Inc. location is at One Washington Park
Who is the CEO of Audible, Inc.?
Audible, Inc. CEO is Don Katz, their score by employees is 67
What is Audible, Inc. eNPS?
The eNPS for Audible, Inc. is -27
What is the salary for Marketing Associate in Audible, Inc.?
Marketing Associate average salary in the US is 50k
What are the salaries in the IT in Audible, Inc.?
The average salaries for IT in Audible, Inc. is 103k