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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCompound Photonics employees are -75% more likely to recommend Compound Photonics as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
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| 25% | Passives |
| 75% | Detractors |
Working at Compound Photonics is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Compound Photonics employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Manager have the most room for improvement, putting Compound Photonics’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Phoenix. See below in detail how working at Compound Photonics was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Compound Photonics is rated D+
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Compound Photonics ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 4 Compound Photonics employee reviews, 25% were positive. The remaining 75% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Compound Photonics improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 25% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 75% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?That i get a paycheck.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Have more time with the manager to ask questions. I was only allowed to ask 1 question.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Get rid of the VPs and start with a new managment team.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?They should have a 401K match and some type of bonus for working in a start up.
Based in Phoenix, AZ, Compound Photonics is changing the world of modern projection through highly advanced photonics solutions.
We believe in fresh, bold ideas. We work to blend visual aesthetics and information processing that delivers rich and captivating moments.
We encourage knowledge based problem-solving. We constantly challenge, model, compute and test our visions to find the best way forward.
| Headquarter | 1110 North 52nd Street Phoenix, AZ United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.compoundphotonics.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | 602-389-8700 |
5 employees at Compound Photonics have reviewed Compound Photonics 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 5 Compound Photonics 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 Compound Photonics are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Compound Photonics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Compound Photonics are generally satisfied with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Compound Photonics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Compound Photonics believe the environment at Compound Photonics is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Compound Photonics is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at Compound Photonics work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Compound Photonics 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 Phoenix about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Phoenix 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.
Employees’ understanding of Compound Photonics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Compound Photonics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Compound Photonics’s CEO Yiwan Wong started in this role in 2018. Yiwan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Yiwan in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Phoenix. Yiwan Wong’s employees rank Compound Photonics in the Top 10% for Environment, in the Top 50% for Happiness, and in the Bottom 35% for Professional Development.
The Compound Photonics Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Yiwan Wong, VP of Operations Richard Jackson, and Director of IT Yiannis Chrissopoulos
Yiwan Wong CEO / President
Yiwan Wong serves as the CEO / President of Compound Photonics.
Richard Jackson VP of Operations
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How much do people at Compound Photonics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Compound Photonics is $121,915, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $129,215, or $62 per hour.
At Compound Photonics, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $268,862 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,825 annually. Average Compound Photonics salaries by department include: Sales at $131,970, Design at $91,223, HR at $92,034, and Customer Support at $50,683. Half of Compound Photonics salaries are above $129,215.
4 employees at Compound Photonics rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 15 ratings) while 4 employees at Compound Photonics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $99k | $99k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $172k | $172k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $200k | $200k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $259k | $259k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $265k | $265k | 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 Compound Photonics across various culture dimensions.
Compound Photonics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Compound Photonics' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Compound Photonics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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What is Compound Photonics address?
Compound Photonics location is at 1110 North 52nd Street
Who is the CEO of Compound Photonics?
Compound Photonics CEO is Yiwan Wong, their score by employees is 38
What is Compound Photonics eNPS?
The eNPS for Compound Photonics is -75
What is the salary for Director of Engineering in Compound Photonics?
Director of Engineering average salary in the US is 148k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Compound Photonics?
The average salaries for Engineering in Compound Photonics is 121k