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Millions of people all around the world learn with Chegg. No matter the goal, level, or style, Chegg helps learners learn with confidence. We provide 24/7 on-demand support, and our personalized learning assistant leverages the power of artificial intelligence (“AI”), more than a hundred million pieces of proprietary content, as well as a decade of learning insights. Our platform also helps learners build essential life and job skills to accelerate their path from learning to earning, and we work with companies to offer learning programs for their employees. Chegg is a publicly held company and trades on the NYSE under the symbol CHGG. For more information, visit www.chegg.com. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
669
TOTAL
RATINGS
19053

Chegg Company Culture

Chegg Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.9/5

Chegg CEO

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Nathan Schultz Chegg's CEO
Nathan Schultz
92 /100

Diversity at Chegg

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A+

Diverse employees at Chegg have rated CEO Rating, Team, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Chegg

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A

Women at Chegg have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored

Chegg 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?"
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Recommend to a Friend?

65

Chegg employees are 65% more likely to recommend Chegg as a great place to work

74%Promoters
17%Passives
9%Detractors

Working at Chegg

Working at Chegg is rated highly by 669 employees, across various culture dimensions. Chegg employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Chegg’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Chegg was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Chegg

A+

Overall Company Culture at Chegg is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Chegg ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 669 Employees

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Admin
90
Admin90
Communications
90
Communications90
HR
88
HR88
Customer Success
87
Customer Success87
IT
87
IT87
Legal
86
Legal86
Operations
86
Operations86
Product
86
Product86
Sales
85
Sales85
Business Dev
84
Business Dev84
Customer Support
84
Customer Support84
Engineering
84
Engineering84
Marketing
83
Marketing83
Finance
80
Finance80
Design
77
Design77

Chegg Employee Reviews

Out of 4023 Chegg employee reviews, 94% were positive. The remaining 6% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Chegg improve their work culture.

94%
6%
Positive Reviews94%
Constructive Feedback6%

Positive Reviews From Chegg Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    People deliver quality work with integrity and care for the product, for each other, and for the students we serve.
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    Our team is top notch; the best in the business. We all care about each other at work and outside of work. We get along great and we build each other up.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    They make everyone feel like a big family; they care and they are invested in the future of the company, but most importantly they are invested in their employees.

Constructive Feedback From Chegg Employees

  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Working with people in different time zones is difficult and inefficient sometimes. We should pay more attention at team resource and allocation in different geos.
  • What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
    Too many meetings that bog down my production and I feel stressed to meet my individual goals.

Chegg Company Information

Chegg Company Overview

Millions of people all around the world learn with Chegg. No matter the goal, level, or style, Chegg helps learners learn with confidence. We provide 24/7 on-demand support, and our personalized learning assistant leverages the power of artificial intelligence (“AI”), more than a hundred million pieces of proprietary content, as well as a decade of learning insights. Our platform also helps learners build essential life and job skills to accelerate their path from learning to earning, and we work with companies to offer learning programs for their employees. Chegg is a publicly held company and trades on the NYSE under the symbol CHGG. For more information, visit www.chegg.com.

Chegg was founded in 2005 and its current CEO is Nathan Schultz. Since its inception 21 years ago, Chegg has grown to 1300 employees.

Chegg Mission, Vision & Values

Chegg Mission Statement

We put students first. Our mission is to help every student achieve their best, in school and beyond. We strive to improve the overall return on investment in education by helping students learn more in less time and at a lower cost. No one cares more about students and their future than Chegg.

Chegg Vision Statement

We strive to improve the overall return on investment in education by helping students learn more in less time and at a lower cost.

Chegg Values

  • Student First
  • Dream Big
  • Debate, Decide, Do
  • Transparent
  • Innovation is a way of life
  • One Team

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Chegg

Our Environmental, Sustainability & Governance program reflects our commitment to ethical management, an empowered employee culture, environmentally sustainable practices, responsible product and service development, and fostering positive societal impact.

Chegg’s mission is to help every student achieve their best, in school and beyond. Since our beginnings, ESG principles have served as a foundation to drive positive impact for our students, our employees, our shareholders, and our partners. We believe in upholding the highest standards of business conduct in order to deliver a best-in-class learning platform for today’s students.

Read Chegg's full 2022 ESG Report here: https://s21.q4cdn.com/596622263/files/doc_downloads/2023/06/Chegg-ESG-Report-2022.pdf

Headquarter3900 Freedom Cir
Santa Clara, CA 95054
United States of America
Websitewww.chegg.com
Founding Date2005
Tel(855) 576-6289
Company StatusPublic
StockCHGG
Jobswww.chegg.com/about/working-at-chegg/
Social Sites

Chegg Employees

Chegg has 1300 employees. 669 employees at Chegg have reviewed Chegg 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 669 Chegg employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Chegg are extremely happy with their total compensation at Chegg, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Chegg are extremely happy with their team. 669 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Chegg are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Chegg believe the environment at Chegg is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Chegg is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at Chegg work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Chegg are extremely 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
Chegg employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Chegg report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Chegg have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
98% of Chegg employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Chegg employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
89% of Chegg employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Chegg employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
94% of Chegg employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Chegg - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Chegg is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Chegg employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 80% 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.

Chegg KPIs and OKRs

At Chegg 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Chegg's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 625 Chegg employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 583 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes93%
No7%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Chegg CEO & Leadership

Nathan Schultz Chegg's CEO
92 /100

Chegg CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2024 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2022 (Large Companies)

Chegg’s CEO Nathan Schultz started in this role in 2024. Nathan’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Nathan Schultz has won the Best CEOs in 2024. In addition, Nathan has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2023 specifically for Diversity, making Chegg’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Chegg’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Admin department, employees in the HR department, and employees with Entry Level experience. However, Non-Binary employees, employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Chegg’s competitors, Nathan Schultz ranks right above Course Hero CEO John Peacock. Under Schultz’s leadership, Chegg employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Chegg could stand to see real improvement.

Chegg Leadership

The Chegg Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Nathan Schultz, Chief Financial Officer David Longo, and Chief Communications Officer Heather Hatlo Porter

  • Nathan Schultz  CEO / President

    Nathan Schultz CEO / President

    Nathan Schultz serves as the CEO / President of Chegg.

  • David Longo Chief Financial Officer

    As Chief Financial Officer, David is responsible for leading the company’s global finance organization, including the... read more

  • Heather Hatlo Porter Chief Communications Officer

    Heather is Chegg’s Chief Communications Officer, leading all internal and external communications efforts for the... read more

  • Debra Thompson Chief People Officer

    Debra Thompson serves as our Chief People Officer since March 2020. Previously she served as Chegg’s Vice President of... read more

  • Woodie Dixon General Counsel

    Woodie Dixon, Jr. joined Chegg as General Counsel in September 2020, overseeing all legal and compliance matters. Prior... read more

  • Deena Bahri Chief Marketing Officer

    Deena serves as Chegg’s Chief Marketing Officer, leading all marketing and branding initiatives at Chegg. Previously... read more

  • Colin Coggins Senior Vice President & General Manager, Enterprise

    Colin Coggins serves as the Senior Vice President & General Manager, Enterprise of Chegg.

  • Dana Underwood Chief Product Officer

    As Chief Product officer, Dana is responsible for elevating Chegg’s student experience, driving its product execution,... read more

  • Chuck Geiger Chief Technology Advisor

    Chuck Geiger has been a distinguished figure in the technology sector, serving as Chegg’s Chief Technology Advisor since... read more

Chegg Salaries

How much does Chegg pay?

How much do people at Chegg get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Chegg is $141,956, or $68 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,260, or $69 per hour.

At Chegg, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $237,873 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $53,352 annually. Average Chegg salaries by department include: Legal at $141,180, IT at $116,665, Sales at $163,199, and Business Development at $105,816. Half of Chegg salaries are above $144,260.

667 employees at Chegg rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1427 ratings) while 666 employees at Chegg rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1290 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Chegg employees include job titles like Architect, Senior Developer, Developer, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 18 salary records from Chegg employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$83k
$83k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$112k
$112k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$144k
$144k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$195k
$195k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$240k
$240k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$272k
$272k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$300k
$300k100th Percentile
$141,956*
Average Compensation
$144,260*
Median Compensation

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

Chegg Salaries by City

Chegg Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Chegg

Diverse employees at Chegg score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Chegg in the Top 5% 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 Chegg across various culture dimensions.

At Chegg, we recognize that our strength lies in the diversity of our people, the innovation of our culture, and the vitality of the communities we serve. Our dedication to culture, belonging, and inclusion is not just a set of values—it's the core of our strategic approach to achieving excellence and driving positive change. ,,We are dedicated to nurturing a global, inclusive culture where diversity inspires innovative solutions. This commitment is reflected in our ongoing initiatives and the strategic decisions we make. At Chegg, culture, belonging, and inclusion are the pillars that guide us in our mission to not only enhance educational outcomes but also to create a more equitable world.,,Together, we continue to build an inclusive workplace that celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and fosters an environment where everyone can achieve their fullest potential. Chegg is more than a company—we are a community united in our commitment to making a lasting, positive impact on the world.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 90/100
Department - Admin
Men 92/100
Department - Communications
Diverse Employees 90/100
Department - Customer Support

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 58/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Men 63/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years
Diverse Employees 62/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years

Chegg Perks & Benefits

Financial Aid Fertility Benefit Childcare Expense Reimbursement IT/Ergonomic Support

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Paid Holidays
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Chegg PTO

Chegg's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Chegg's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 25% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Chegg's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time25%
Vacation Policy25%
Office Meals25%
401k Contribution25%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo46%
$1500 - $2500/mo15%
$1000 -$1500/mo31%
$500 -$1000/mo8%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Chegg

What is Chegg address?

Chegg location is at 3900 Freedom Cir

Who is the CEO of Chegg?

Chegg CEO is Nathan Schultz, their score by employees is 92

What is Chegg eNPS?

The eNPS for Chegg is 65

What is Chegg revenue?

Chegg revenue is $187M

What is the salary for Director of Sales in Chegg?

Director of Sales average salary in the US is 218k

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