


Diverse employees at Credit Sesame have rated Happiness, Retention, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Credit Sesame have rated CEO Rating, Work Culture, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Credit Sesame employees are 28% more likely to recommend Credit Sesame as a great place to work
| 61% | Promoters |
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| 6% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Credit Sesame is rated average by 21 employees, across various culture dimensions. Credit Sesame employees are most satisfied about Compensation, CEO Rating, and Office Culture categories, putting Credit Sesame’s culture in the Top 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Credit Sesame was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Credit Sesame is rated B-
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Credit Sesame ranks in the Top 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 47 Credit Sesame employee reviews, 87% were positive. The remaining 13% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Credit Sesame improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 87% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 13% |
What did you like most about the interview process?The interviewers were happy to answer any and all questions
What makes you most happy at work?We are making a difference in the financial understanding of our customers' credit knowledge.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Diversity of opinions and respect for one another. Very welcoming to new hires
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Pay attention to the sinking ship. Culture comes from within.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?There is a serious pay inequity problem.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Let good talent do what they do best.
Credit Sesame is an online tool that enables users to save money on mortgage and loans by unlocking their credit potential.
Our mission is to empower people to take charge of their credit and loans and achieve their financial goals.
| Headquarter | 607 A West Dana St. Mountain View, CA 94041 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | creditsesame.com |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Company Status | Private |
Credit Sesame competitors include Credit Karma, Nav, WalletHub, and Bankrate, Inc.. Credit Sesame ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Credit Sesame compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

21 employees at Credit Sesame have reviewed Credit Sesame 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 21 Credit Sesame employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Credit Sesame are pleased with their total compensation at Credit Sesame, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Credit Sesame are pleased with their team. 21 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Credit Sesame are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Credit Sesame believe the environment at Credit Sesame is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Credit Sesame is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at Credit Sesame work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Credit Sesame are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Credit Sesame is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Credit Sesame employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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 Credit Sesame 80% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Credit Sesame's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 9 Credit Sesame employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
Credit Sesame’s CEO Adrian Nazari started in this role in 2010. Adrian’s approval rate is just above average, putting Adrian in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 25% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Adrian Nazari is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Credit Sesame offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Adrian is most liked by Female employees and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, Male employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Credit Sesame’s competitors, Adrian Nazari ranks just above Bankrate, Inc.’s CEO Kenneth Esterow. With Adrian’s leadership, Credit Sesame employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Office Culture. Adrian was rated slightly below average for Perks And Benefits.
The Credit Sesame Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Adrian Nazari, Senior Vice President, Product and Design James Brandon, and Board Director John Dougery
Adrian Nazari CEO / President
Adrian Nazari serves as the CEO / President of Credit Sesame.
James Brandon Senior Vice President, Product and Design
James Brandon serves as the Senior Vice President, Product and Design of Credit Sesame.
John Dougery Board Director
John Dougery serves as the Board Director of Credit Sesame.
Pablo Gaito Chief People & Culture Officer and Head of Global Business Growth
Pablo Gaito serves as the Chief People & Culture Officer and Head of Global Business Growth of Credit Sesame.
Ihsan Kurt VP of Data Science and Analytics
Ihsan Kurt serves as the VP of Data Science and Analytics of Credit Sesame.
Pejman Makhfi Chief Technology Officer
Pejman Makhfi serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Credit Sesame.
Shazia Virji VP, Business Development
Shazia Virji serves as the VP, Business Development of Credit Sesame.
How much do people at Credit Sesame get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Credit Sesame is $124,403, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $147,676, or $70 per hour.
At Credit Sesame, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $187,641 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $57,110 annually. Average Credit Sesame salaries by department include: Business Development at $109,738, Customer Support at $73,679, Product at $133,664, and Sales at $283,090. Half of Credit Sesame salaries are above $147,676.
14 employees at Credit Sesame rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings) while 13 employees at Credit Sesame rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 19 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $85k | $85k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $117k | $117k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $148k | $148k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $215k | $215k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $253k | $253k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Credit Sesame score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Credit Sesame in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Credit Sesame across various culture dimensions.
Credit Sesame's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Credit Sesame's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 80% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Credit Sesame's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Credit Sesame applied for 17 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 94% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Credit Sesame unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 35% | |
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Product | 35% | |
Engineering | 13% | |
HR | 9% | |
Business Development | 9% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 43% | |
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Vienna | 4% | |
El Granada | 4% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Boston | 4% | |
Other | 39% |
What is Credit Sesame address?
Credit Sesame location is at 607 A West Dana St.
Who is the CEO of Credit Sesame?
Credit Sesame CEO is Adrian Nazari, their score by employees is 76
What is Credit Sesame eNPS?
The eNPS for Credit Sesame is 28
What is the salary for Account Manager in Credit Sesame?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 93k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Credit Sesame?
The average salaries for Engineering in Credit Sesame is 139k