


Diverse employees at Crystal Equation have rated Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Crystal Equation have rated Team, Manager, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Crystal Equation employees are 56% more likely to recommend Crystal Equation as a great place to work
| 64% | Promoters |
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| 28% | Passives |
| 8% | Detractors |
Working at Crystal Equation is rated highly by 84 employees, across various culture dimensions. Crystal Equation employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Leadership categories, putting Crystal Equation’s culture in the Top 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Crystal Equation was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Crystal Equation is rated A
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Crystal Equation ranks in the Top 10% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 547 Crystal Equation employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Crystal Equation improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Willing to help at any given time. We all work well together.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Quarterly bonuses. Strive for greatest and less errors
What do you like best about the leadership team?Always willing to find improvements and gain new clients.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?i feel that my salary is below the market average for my role, level of experience, and city that I live in. I also think that especially at a company with a female CEO, the parental leave should be more generous. The accrued vacation policy is also too restrictive in my opinion.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?it's nothing that's the fault of the company or my work, i just can't wait to retire :)
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Room for growth, management actually trying to be helpful to reports
Crystal Equation empowers people and advances technology initiatives by building trust. We hire IT professionals through contract staffing, direct hiring and managed services to achieve client goals.
Crystal Equation was founded in 2006 and its current CEO is Christine Terman. Since its inception 20 years ago, Crystal Equation has grown to 360 employees.
We empower people and advance technology initiatives by building trust.
To become a nationwide leader in advancing technology initiatives by nurturing relationships, adapting to change, and embracing transparent communication. To exceed expectations by empowering diverse people and organizations through inclusion, engagement and teamwork.
Crystal Equation recognizes the importance of giving back, and values the charitable efforts of staff to improve their local communities. CE engages staff and their communities through matching gifts for employee donations and volunteerism. Community involvement leads to the broadening of perceptions by meeting new people, helping to improve empathy, patience, kindness and resilience.
| Headquarter | 200 W. Madison, Suite 970 Chicago, IL 60606 United States of America |
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| Website | www.crystalequation.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2006 |
| Tel | 847-480-7575 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | jobs.crystalequation.com/ |
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Crystal Equation has 360 employees. 84 employees at Crystal Equation have reviewed Crystal Equation 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 84 Crystal Equation 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 Crystal Equation are pleased with their total compensation at Crystal Equation, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Crystal Equation are extremely happy with their team. 84 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Crystal Equation are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Crystal Equation believe the environment at Crystal Equation is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Crystal Equation is comfortably fast. About 90% of the employees at Crystal Equation work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Crystal Equation are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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 Equation's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 83 Crystal Equation employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 66 have said yes.
Christine’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 Chicago. With a high CEO score, Christine Terman has won the Best CEOs in 2025. Crystal Equation’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Admin department, employees in the IT department, and Caucasian employees. However, Non-Binary employees, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Asian or Pacific Islander employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Crystal Equation’s competitors, Christine Terman ranks right above TEKsystems CEO Jay Alvather. Under Terman’s leadership, Crystal Equation employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Leadership. Gender and Diversity are two areas, according to respondents, where Crystal Equation could stand to see real improvement.
The Crystal Equation Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Christine Terman and Vice President Julie Selders
Christine Terman CEO / President
Christine Terman serves as the CEO / President of Crystal Equation.
Julie Selders Vice President
As Crystal Equation’s Vice President, Julie is responsible for diversifying Crystal Equation’s customer base through... read more
How much do people at Crystal Equation get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Crystal Equation is $92,013, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $92,013, or $44 per hour.
At Crystal Equation, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $308,298 annually and the lowest is an HR Specialist at $58,154 annually. Average Crystal Equation salaries by department include: Sales at $173,372, Product at $146,059, Business Development at $177,948, and Operations at $125,512. Half of Crystal Equation salaries are above $92,013.
84 employees at Crystal Equation rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 173 ratings) while 84 employees at Crystal Equation rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 167 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $119k | $119k | 1st Percentile |
25th Percentile $188k | $188k | 25th Percentile |
50th Percentile $247k | $247k | 50th Percentile |
75th Percentile $253k | $253k | 75th Percentile |
100th Percentile $311k | $311k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Crystal Equation score the company 80/100 across various culture categories, placing Crystal Equation in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Crystal Equation across various culture dimensions.
Crystal Equation has signed on to the nationwide CEO ACT!ON Pledge to act on supporting more inclusive workplaces. In addition to adherence to the CE Diversity and Inclusion Policy, this pledge outlines specific commitments toward fostering complex conversations regarding diversity and inclusion, implementing and expanding unconscious bias education, sharing best practices and tracking progress and sharing updates on efforts across the company. When people feel respected and included, they can be more creative, innovative and successful. Embracing diversity in age, gender identity, race, and ethnicity, empowers staff to accomplish goals through the inclusion of unique perspectives. As CE continues its commitment to embracing diversity and ensuring inclusion, it is committed to working with staff, clients and business partners to continually learn, share and grow.
Crystal Equation's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.

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What is Crystal Equation address?
Crystal Equation location is at 200 W. Madison, Suite 970
Who is the CEO of Crystal Equation?
Crystal Equation CEO is Christine Terman, their score by employees is 88
What are the salaries in Crystal Equation
The average salary for employees in Crystal Equation is 92013$
What is Crystal Equation eNPS?
The eNPS for Crystal Equation is 56
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in Crystal Equation?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 117k