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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCrystal Dynamics employees are -45% more likely to recommend Crystal Dynamics as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Crystal Dynamics is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Crystal Dynamics employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Crystal Dynamics’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Crystal Dynamics was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Crystal Dynamics is rated D+
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Crystal Dynamics 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 BetterCrystal Dynamics is a leading developer of interactive entertainment based in Redwood City, California.
| Headquarter | 1600 Seaport Boulevard, Suite 500 Redwood City, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | crystald.com |
| Founding Date | 1992 |
| Tel | 650-421-7600 |
| Company Status | Private |
Crystal Dynamics competitors include Naughty Dog. Crystal Dynamics ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Crystal Dynamics compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
10 employees at Crystal Dynamics have reviewed Crystal Dynamics 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 Crystal Dynamics employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Crystal Dynamics are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Crystal Dynamics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Crystal Dynamics are generally satisfied with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. Less than half believe the meetings at Crystal Dynamics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Crystal Dynamics believe the environment at Crystal Dynamics is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Crystal Dynamics is extremely fast. About 43% of the employees at Crystal Dynamics work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Crystal Dynamics are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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 Crystal Dynamics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Crystal Dynamics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
The Crystal Dynamics Executive Team is rated a “D”
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How much do people at Crystal Dynamics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Crystal Dynamics is $131,263, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $154,978, or $74 per hour.
At Crystal Dynamics, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $295,766 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,119 annually. Average Crystal Dynamics salaries by department include: Finance at $93,327, Operations at $115,904, HR at $111,782, and Design at $108,271. Half of Crystal Dynamics salaries are above $154,978.
8 employees at Crystal Dynamics rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 27 ratings) while 8 employees at Crystal Dynamics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 11 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $78k | $78k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $115k | $115k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $155k | $155k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $214k | $214k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $282k | $282k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $325k | $325k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $373k | $373k | 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 Crystal Dynamics across various culture dimensions.
Crystal Dynamics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Crystal Dynamics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Crystal Dynamics applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
All Industries | 33% | |
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Marketing | 33% | |
Operations | 33% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 33% | |
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Washington | 33% | |
Simpsonville | 33% |
What is Crystal Dynamics address?
Crystal Dynamics location is at 1600 Seaport Boulevard, Suite 500
What is Crystal Dynamics eNPS?
The eNPS for Crystal Dynamics is -45
What is the salary for Project Manager in Crystal Dynamics?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 127k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Crystal Dynamics?
The average salaries for Sales in Crystal Dynamics is 294k
Who are Crystal Dynamics competitors?
Crystal Dynamics main competitors are Naughty Dog