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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterDstl employees are -17% more likely to recommend Dstl as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 17% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Dstl is rated below average by 8 employees, across various culture dimensions. Dstl employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that Compensation and Perks And Benefits have the most room for improvement, putting Dstl’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Dstl was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Dstl is rated C-
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Dstl ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 8 Dstl employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Dstl improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Very clear common purpose, which is to protect the UK from threats by the application of S&T
What are some of the best things about your team?Highly intelligent caring people who just want to do what's right for the company.
What do you like best about the leadership team?Supportive leaders who balance delivery and development
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Pay is starting to lag behind market
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Dstl continually underpay, not even meeting inflation. For highly skilled scientists and engineers they are some of the most underpaid in the country. Senior management continue to blame the treasury, but in reality, they have the capacity to fix things, if only they could be bothered to fight.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
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Dstl competitors include QinetiQ and BAE Systems. Dstl ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Dstl compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
8 employees at Dstl have reviewed Dstl 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 8 Dstl employees give their leadership a grade of D+, or Bottom 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Dstl are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Dstl, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Dstl are generally satisfied with their team. 8 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. Less than half believe the meetings at Dstl are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Dstl believe the environment at Dstl is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Dstl is bureaucratic. About 100% of the employees at Dstl work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Dstl 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 about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. 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 Dstl's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Dstl employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
How much do people at Dstl get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Dstl is $118,646, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,348, or $57 per hour.
At Dstl, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,746 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,272 annually. Average Dstl salaries by department include: Business Development at $114,793, Admin at $55,238, Sales at $138,898, and Product at $152,627. Half of Dstl salaries are above $120,348.
6 employees at Dstl rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 5 employees at Dstl 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 |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $242k | $242k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 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 Dstl across various culture dimensions.
Dstl's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Dstl's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Dstl eNPS?
The eNPS for Dstl is -17
What is the salary for Director of Marketing in Dstl?
Director of Marketing average salary in the US is 169k
What are the salaries in the IT in Dstl?
The average salaries for IT in Dstl is 98k
Who are Dstl competitors?
Dstl main competitors are QinetiQ, BAE Systems
What are the benefits at Dstl?
Dstl perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance