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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at CHIEF have rated Happiness, Retention, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
CHIEF employees are -39% more likely to recommend CHIEF as a great place to work
| 24% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 63% | Detractors |
Working at CHIEF is rated below average by 13 employees, across various culture dimensions. CHIEF employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting CHIEF’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at CHIEF was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CHIEF is rated C-
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CHIEF ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 2 CHIEF employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What makes you most happy at work?Empowered to lead meetings which is what I do best
What do you like best about the leadership team?Transparency is so evident its great
A new CHIEF. A single agency that combines incredible brand, strategy & technology expertise.
CHIEF was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Carolyn Childers. Since its inception 15 years ago, CHIEF has grown to 3300 employees.
| Headquarter | 1900 M Street NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 200036 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.agencychief.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2011 |
| Tel | +1 (202) 791-0200 |
| Company Status | Private |
CHIEF competitors include nclud, Excella Consulting, Forum One Communications, and iStrategyLabs. CHIEF ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CHIEF compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
CHIEF has 3300 employees. 13 employees at CHIEF have reviewed CHIEF 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 13 CHIEF employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CHIEF are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CHIEF, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CHIEF are generally satisfied with their team. 13 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at CHIEF are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CHIEF believe the environment at CHIEF is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CHIEF is comfortably fast. About 80% of the employees at CHIEF work 8 hours or less, while 20% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CHIEF are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
At this moment no CHIEF employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand CHIEF's KPIs and OKRs.
CHIEF’s CEO Carolyn Childers started in this role in 2018. Carolyn’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Carolyn in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 15% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Carolyn Childers’s employees rank CHIEF in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 40% for Compensation, and in the Top 50% for Happiness. When compared to CHIEF’s competitors, Carolyn Childers ranks below both iStrategyLabs CEO Peter Corbett and Forum One Communications CEO Chris Wolz.
The CHIEF Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Carolyn Childers, Chief Technology Officer Clay Marshall, and Principal & Director of Marketing Strategy Amanda Nguyen
Carolyn Childers CEO / President
Carolyn Childers serves as the CEO / President of CHIEF.
Clay Marshall Chief Technology Officer
Clay Marshall serves as the Chief Technology Officer of CHIEF.
Amanda Nguyen Principal & Director of Marketing Strategy
Amanda Nguyen serves as the Principal & Director of Marketing Strategy of CHIEF.
David Rinaldo Chief Operating Officer
David Rinaldo serves as the Chief Operating Officer of CHIEF. David started at CHIEF in Dec of 2006. David currently... read more
Anuj Vedak Principal & Chief Performance Officer
Anuj Vedak serves as the Principal & Chief Performance Officer of CHIEF. Anuj currently resides in the Washington D.C.... read more
How much do people at CHIEF get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CHIEF is $103,205, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,975, or $58 per hour.
At CHIEF, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $190,830 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $47,951 annually. Average CHIEF salaries by department include: Marketing at $89,404, Business Development at $91,137, Customer Support at $63,128, and Admin at $51,445. Half of CHIEF salaries are above $120,975.
8 employees at CHIEF rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 7 employees at CHIEF rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CHIEF employees include job titles like Senior UI/UX Designer, UI/UX Designer, and Project Manager- Marketing. Comparably data has a total of 3 salary records from CHIEF employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $72k | $72k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $96k | $96k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $119k | $119k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $214k | $214k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $241k | $241k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $409k | $409k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CHIEF across various culture dimensions.
CHIEF PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is CHIEF address?
CHIEF location is at 1900 M Street NW, 3rd Floor
Who is the CEO of CHIEF?
CHIEF CEO is Carolyn Childers, their score by employees is 58
What is CHIEF eNPS?
The eNPS for CHIEF is -39
What is the salary for Accounting Manager in CHIEF?
Accounting Manager average salary in the US is 113k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in CHIEF?
The average salaries for Marketing in CHIEF is 89k