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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
10
TOTAL
RATINGS
131

CalAmp Company Culture

CalAmp Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.2/5
CalAmp's Overall Culture is rated B+

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CalAmp CEO

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Burdiek CalAmp's CEO
Michael Burdiek
76 /100

Diversity at CalAmp

Women at CalAmp

CalAmp 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?"
Bottom 20%Bottom 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-45

CalAmp employees are -45% more likely to recommend CalAmp as a great place to work

22%Promoters
11%Passives
67%Detractors

Working at CalAmp

Working at CalAmp is rated highly by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. CalAmp employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Leadership, and Meetings categories, putting CalAmp’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at CalAmp was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at CalAmp

B+

Overall Company Culture at CalAmp is rated B+

Last updated months ago

Top
20%

CalAmp ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

CalAmp Employee Reviews

Out of 18 CalAmp employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CalAmp improve their work culture.

56%
44%
Positive Reviews56%
Constructive Feedback44%

Positive Reviews From CalAmp Employees

  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Great leadership. Clear strategy and vision.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    good package and fair package
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    highly responsible and involved in daily work

Constructive Feedback From CalAmp Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Our stock price is on the floor, bad decisions have been made by the ELT.
  • What needs to change to make the company culture better?
    HR should start implementing better employee services and benefits
  • What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?
    Better communication and integration, we're so distant

CalAmp Company Information

CalAmp Company Overview

CalAmp provides wireless communications solutions that enable real-time access to critical data and content.

CalAmp Mission, Vision & Values

CalAmp Mission & Values

Connectivity, real-time analytics, and data in motion. This is The New How for the connected economy. We help reinvent business and improve lives worldwide with technology solutions that streamline complex IoT deployments and bring intelligence to the edge. Welcome to The New How and the kinetic force of innovation.

CalAmp Vision Statement

Connectivity, real-time analytics, and data in motion. This is The New How for the connected economy. We help reinvent business and improve lives worldwide with technology solutions that streamline complex IoT deployments and bring intelligence to the edge. Welcome to The New How and the kinetic force of innovation.

Headquarter1401 N. Rice Avenue
Oxnard, CA
United States of America
Websitewww.calamp.com
Founding Date1981
Tel805-987-9000
Company StatusPublic
StockCAMP

CalAmp Competitors

CalAmp competitors include Sierra Wireless and KORE Wireless Group. CalAmp ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CalAmp compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    CalAmp's Logo
    CalAmp
    4.2/5
  2. #2
    Sierra Wireless' Logo
    Sierra Wireless
    3.5/5
  3. #3
    KORE Wireless Group's Logo
    KORE Wireless Group
    2.6/5

CalAmp Employees

10 employees at CalAmp have reviewed CalAmp 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 10 CalAmp employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at CalAmp are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CalAmp, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at CalAmp are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at CalAmp are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at CalAmp believe the environment at CalAmp is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CalAmp is extremely fast.

Overall, the employees at CalAmp are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining CalAmp - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles 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.

CalAmp KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of CalAmp's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 CalAmp employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

CalAmp CEO & Leadership

CalAmp CEO - Michael Burdiek

Michael Burdiek CalAmp's CEO
76 /100

Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 20% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. CalAmp’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience. Compared to CalAmp’s competitors, Michael Burdiek ranks right above Sierra Wireless CEO Jason Cohenour. Under Burdiek’s leadership, CalAmp employee respondents are most happy about their Leadership and the company’s Meetings. eNPS and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where CalAmp could stand to see real improvement.

CalAmp Leadership

The CalAmp Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Michael Burdiek, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development Garo Sarkissian, and Interim Executive Vice President Richard K. Vitelle

  • Michael Burdiek  CEO / President

    Michael Burdiek CEO / President

    Michael Burdiek serves as the CEO / President of CalAmp.

  • Garo Sarkissian Senior Vice President of Corporate Development

    Mr. Garo Sarkissian serves as a Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at CalAmp Corp. Mr. Sarkissian served as... read more

  • Richard K. Vitelle Interim Executive Vice President

    Mr. Richard K. Vitelle, also known as Rick, has been an Interim Executive Vice President at CalAmp Corp. since July 17,... read more

  • Kurtis Joseph Binder CFO & Executive VP

    Mr. Kurtis Joseph Binder, also known as Kurt, has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of... read more

  • Stephen M. Moran Esq. Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary

    Mr. Stephen M. Moran, Esq., serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at LoJack Corporation. Mr. Moran has... read more

  • Robert Hannah Senior Vice President and General Manager of Satellite Products

    Mr. Robert Hannah has been General Manager of Satellite Products of CalAmp Corp., formerly California Amplifier Inc.... read more

  • Paul Washicko Senior VP & GM

    Mr. Paul Washicko has been Senior Vice President and General Manager of the SaaS business unit at CalAmp Corp. since... read more

  • Justin O. Schmid Senior Vice President and General Manager of Telematics Solutions

    Mr. Justin O. Schmid has been Senior Vice President and General Manager of Telematics Solutions at CalAmp Corp. since... read more

  • Michael P. Zachan Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Networks Business Unit

    Mr. Michael P. Zachan, also known as Mike serves as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Wireless Networks... read more

CalAmp Salaries

How much does CalAmp pay?

How much do people at CalAmp get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CalAmp is $104,238, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,116, or $53 per hour.

At CalAmp, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $251,918 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,181 annually. Average CalAmp salaries by department include: Sales at $206,222, Customer Support at $60,884, IT at $103,043, and Finance at $78,417. Half of CalAmp salaries are above $112,116.

5 employees at CalAmp rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings) while 5 employees at CalAmp rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$63k
$63k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$88k
$88k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$111k
$111k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$159k
$159k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$209k
$209k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$260k
$260k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$266k
$266k100th Percentile
$104,238*
Average Compensation
$112,116*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

CalAmp Salaries by Department

Explore CalAmp Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at CalAmp

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CalAmp across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

CalAmp Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan

Office Perks

  • Work From Home Policy

CalAmp PTO

CalAmp's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. CalAmp's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo100%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, CalAmp applied for 19 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

19
Total Applied
  • 95% Granted (18 out of 19)
  • 5% Denied (1 out of 19)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 19)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 19)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let CalAmp Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in CalAmp on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Business Development
50%
Engineering
50%

Candidates By Location

Cambridge
50%
Other
50%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding CalAmp

What is CalAmp address?

CalAmp location is at 1401 N. Rice Avenue

Who is the CEO of CalAmp?

CalAmp CEO is Michael Burdiek, their score by employees is 76

What is CalAmp eNPS?

The eNPS for CalAmp is -45

What is CalAmp revenue?

CalAmp revenue is $351M

What is the salary for Director of Engineering in CalAmp?

Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 176k

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