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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDefender employees are -40% more likely to recommend Defender as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Defender is rated below average by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Defender employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting Defender’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Salinas, CA. See below in detail how working at Defender was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Defender is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Defender ranks in the Bottom 35% 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 13 Defender employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Defender improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Very understanding honest and uplifting upfront people
What are some of the best things about your team?Family like atmosphere don't have to hover for work to get done
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Very family oriented business look to help people better themselves
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?No benefits pay is nothing for the position I have
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I feel that the employees at Defender hold alot of responsibility for what we do, yet we are poorly compensated in return.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?I think better pay would help
The Defender is a technology-enhanced personal defence tool.
Our goal is to make the world a safer and more peaceful place for all of us. We aim to bridge the gap between technology and personal safety.
| Headquarter | PO Box 358 Pebble Beach, CA United States of America |
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| Website | www.getthedefender.com/contact/ |
| Founding Date | 2014 |
| Company Status | Private |
Defender competitors include Protection, Inc.. Defender ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Defender compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
5 employees at Defender have reviewed Defender 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 Defender employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Defender are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Defender, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Defender are pleased with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Defender are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Defender believe the environment at Defender is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Defender is comfortably fast. About 25% of the employees at Defender work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Defender 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 Salinas, CA about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Salinas, CA employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 79% 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 Defender employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Defender's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at Defender get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Defender is $91,318, or $43 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,327, or $52 per hour.
At Defender, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $208,185 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $43,754 annually. Average Defender salaries by department include: Marketing at $186,922, Operations at $80,069, Sales at $213,637, and Customer Support at $60,805. Half of Defender salaries are above $108,327.
4 employees at Defender rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings) while 4 employees at Defender rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $85k | $85k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $105k | $105k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $175k | $175k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $236k | $236k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $329k | $329k | 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 Defender across various culture dimensions.
Defender PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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What is Defender address?
Defender location is at PO Box 358
Who is the CEO of Defender?
Defender CEO is Jim Boyce, their score by employees is 52
What is Defender eNPS?
The eNPS for Defender is -40
What is the salary for UI/UX Designer in Defender?
UI/UX Designer average salary in the US is 116k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Defender?
The average salaries for Sales in Defender is 214k