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Buffer Company Culture
Buffer Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.9/5
Buffer's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
AExecutive Team
A-Perks & Benefits
A-Team
A-Happiness
B+Buffer CEO
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Joel Gascoigne
82 /100
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Diversity at Buffer
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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 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
57
Buffer employees are 57% more likely to recommend Buffer as a great place to work
| 71% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 15% | Passives |
| 14% | Detractors |
Working at Buffer
Working at Buffer is rated average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Buffer employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Buffer’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Buffer was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Buffer
B
Overall Company Culture at Buffer is rated B
Last updated months ago
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30%
Buffer ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBuffer Employee Reviews
Out of 7 Buffer employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Buffer Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They listen, they are super empathetic, and most of all, they're humble and eager to brainstorm ways to make things better for their team.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?I'm getting above market rate, which is super satisfying and let's me know how valued I am. I'm a happy camper!
- What are some of the best things about your team?Warm, caring, focused, productive, ambitious.
Buffer Company Information
Buffer Company Overview
Buffer helps users share social media content by scheduling online posts throughout the day.
Buffer Mission, Vision & Values
Buffer Mission Statement
A commitment to culture and customers has helped Buffer grow from humble beginnings to now serving more than two million people every day. Our passion for support, happiness and quality flow through everything that we do.
Buffer Vision Statement
Our vision at Buffer is to build the simplest and most powerful social media tool, and to set the bar for great customer support.
Buffer Values
- Transparency
- Positivity
- Show Gratitude
- Practice Reflection
- Improve Consistency
- Act Beyond Yourself
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | buffer.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Company Status | Private |
Buffer Competitors
Buffer competitors include Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Spredfast, and Simply Measured. Buffer ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Buffer 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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Buffer Employees
8 employees at Buffer have reviewed Buffer 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 8 Buffer employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Buffer are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Buffer, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Buffer are extremely happy with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Buffer are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Buffer believe the environment at Buffer is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Buffer is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Buffer work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Buffer are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Buffer - Employee Onboarding
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.
Buffer KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Buffer's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Buffer employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Buffer CEO & Leadership
Buffer CEO - Joel Gascoigne
82 /100
Joel’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Compared to Buffer’s competitors, Joel Gascoigne ranks right above Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky. Under Gascoigne’s leadership, Buffer employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Manager and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Buffer could stand to see real improvement.
Buffer Leadership
The Buffer Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Joel Gascoigne, Chief Technology Officer Dan Farrelly, and VP of Marketing Kevan Lee
Joel Gascoigne CEO / President
Joel Gascoigne serves as the CEO / President of Buffer.
Dan Farrelly Chief Technology Officer
Dan Farrelly serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Buffer. Dan started at Buffer in November of 2018. Dan currently... read more
Buffer Salaries
How much does Buffer pay?
How much do people at Buffer get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Buffer is $124,168, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $146,220, or $70 per hour.
At Buffer, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $185,817 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $56,541 annually. Average Buffer salaries by department include: Customer Support at $72,966, Finance at $86,288, IT at $105,649, and HR at $108,313. Half of Buffer salaries are above $146,220.
3 employees at Buffer rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 13 ratings) while 3 employees at Buffer rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $84k | $84k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $116k | $116k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $146k | $146k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $214k | $214k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $251k | $251k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 100th Percentile |
$124,168*
Average Compensation
$146,220*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Buffer Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Buffer
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Buffer across various culture dimensions.
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Buffer PTO
Buffer's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Buffer's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Buffer's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Buffer Careers
Buffer Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Buffer applied for 3 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 67% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
3
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 67% Granted (2 out of 3)
- 0% Denied ( out of 3)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 3)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (1 out of 3)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Buffer on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 20% | |
Customer Support | 20% | |
Marketing | 20% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
Charlottesville | 20% | |
Los Angeles | 20% | |
New York City | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Buffer
Who is the CEO of Buffer?
Buffer CEO is Joel Gascoigne, their score by employees is 82
What is Buffer eNPS?
The eNPS for Buffer is 57
What is the salary for Sales Manager in Buffer?
Sales Manager average salary in the US is 147k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Buffer?
The average salaries for Marketing in Buffer is 188k
Who are Buffer competitors?
Buffer main competitors are Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Spredfast, Simply Measured
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