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Burning Man is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States. read more
Burning Man Company Culture
Burning Man Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
Burning Man's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
CRetention
C-Outlook
C-Work Culture
DHappiness
DBurning Man CEO
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Diversity at Burning Man
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Recommend to a Friend?
-55
Burning Man employees are -55% more likely to recommend Burning Man as a great place to work
| 9% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 64% | Detractors |
Working at Burning Man
Working at Burning Man is rated below average by 17 employees, across various culture dimensions. Burning Man employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Burning Man’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Burning Man was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Burning Man
D
Overall Company Culture at Burning Man is rated D
Last updated months ago
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Burning Man ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterBurning Man Employee Reviews
Out of 16 Burning Man employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Burning Man improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 50% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
Positive Reviews From Burning Man Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Most of the volunteers are great.
- What makes you most happy at work?I enjoy the actual work I am doing, and the people I am working with.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?It is inclusive of everyone!
Constructive Feedback From Burning Man Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I am on a contract, and do not yet have benefits of any kind. I am satisfied with my salary.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Burning Man hides behind it's NPO status as well as is cache status when it comes to paying market rate. Being compensated at market rate.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Recognizing peoples skills and pay them accordingly. Stop paying higher salaries to people who are not performing.
Burning Man Company Information
Burning Man Company Overview
Burning Man is a week-long annual event held in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada, in the United States.
Burning Man Mission, Vision & Values
Burning Man Mission & Values
The mission of Burning Man Project is to facilitate and extend the culture that has issued from the Burning Man event into the larger world.
Burning Man Vision Statement
Burning Man Project will bring experiences to people in grand, awe-inspiring and joyful ways that lift the human spirit, address social problems, and inspire a sense of culture, community, and civic engagement.
| Headquarter | 660 Alabama Street San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.burningman.com |
| Founding Date | 1986 |
| Tel | (415) 865-3800 |
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Burning Man Employees
17 employees at Burning Man have reviewed Burning Man 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 17 Burning Man employees give their leadership a grade of F, or Bottom 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Burning Man are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Burning Man, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Burning Man are not very pleased with their team. 17 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Burning Man are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Burning Man believe the environment at Burning Man is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Burning Man is comfortably fast. About 44% of the employees at Burning Man work 8 hours or less, while 33% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Burning Man are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Burning Man - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Burning Man is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Burning Man employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Burning Man KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Burning Man's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Burning Man employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Burning Man CEO & Leadership
Burning Man CEO
35 /100
Burning Man Leadership
The Burning Man Executive Team is rated a “F”
Heather Gallagher Director of Technology
Heather Gallagher serves as the Director of Technology of Burning Man.
Burning Man Salaries
How much does Burning Man pay?
How much do people at Burning Man get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Burning Man is $123,872, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $145,869, or $70 per hour.
At Burning Man, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $185,486 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $56,390 annually. Average Burning Man salaries by department include: Product at $135,101, Admin at $78,289, Design at $104,355, and Customer Support at $72,648. Half of Burning Man salaries are above $145,869.
10 employees at Burning Man rank their Compensation in the Bottom 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings) while 10 employees at Burning Man rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $83k | $83k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $112k | $112k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $146k | $146k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $210k | $210k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $249k | $249k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $343k | $343k | 100th Percentile |
$123,872*
Average Compensation
$145,869*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Burning Man Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Burning Man
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Burning Man across various culture dimensions.
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Burning Man PTO
Burning Man's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Burning Man's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Burning Man Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Burning Man
What is Burning Man address?
Burning Man location is at 660 Alabama Street
What is Burning Man eNPS?
The eNPS for Burning Man is -55
What is the salary for Operations Manager in Burning Man?
Operations Manager average salary in the US is 102k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Burning Man?
The average salaries for Engineering in Burning Man is 138k
Does Burning Man allow employees to work from home?
25% of the employees of Burning Man report that they work fully remote
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