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Eargo Company Culture
Eargo Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
Eargo CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bill Brownie
88 /100
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Diversity at Eargo
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at Eargo have rated Team, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Eargo
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A
Women at Eargo have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Eargo eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
52
Eargo employees are 52% more likely to recommend Eargo as a great place to work
| 68% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 16% | Detractors |
Working at Eargo
Working at Eargo is rated highly by 804 employees, across various culture dimensions. Eargo employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Eargo’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Eargo was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Eargo
A+
Overall Company Culture at Eargo is rated A+
Last updated 2 months ago
Top
5%
Eargo ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Eargo Employee Reviews
Out of 2616 Eargo employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Eargo improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
Positive Reviews From Eargo Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?It was swift and clear
- What makes you most happy at work?Helping people hear better and improve their quality of life
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We are optimists.. we are always working to make Eargo better.
Constructive Feedback From Eargo Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My salary is pretty good but our monthly incentative have gone away. With the cost of living now days, it is tough to make ends meet.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?401 match would be helpful
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?We need a 401K match. Our incentives have been cut. Our stock options are gone.
Eargo Company Information
Eargo Company Overview
Life Deserves To Be Heard
Eargo was founded in 2013 and its current CEO is Bill Brownie. Since its inception 13 years ago, Eargo has grown to 201 employees.
Eargo Mission, Vision & Values
Eargo Mission Statement
To make every aspect of hearing wellness virtually invisible.
Eargo Vision Statement
Championing hearing wellness for all.
Eargo Values
- Be Bold
- Be Nimble
- Be Real
| Headquarter | 2665 North First Street Suite 300 San Jose, CA 95134 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.eargo.com |
| Founding Date | 2013 |
| Tel | 8006159000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.eargo.com/company/careers |
Eargo Competitors
Eargo competitors include Earlens, Sony, Bose, and Miracle-Ear. Eargo ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Eargo compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Eargo's San Jose Office
Eargo at CES 2022
Eargo Employees
Eargo has 201 employees. 804 employees at Eargo have reviewed Eargo across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 2 months ago.
Overall, the 804 Eargo 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 Eargo are extremely happy with their total compensation at Eargo, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Eargo are extremely happy with their team. 804 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Eargo are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Eargo believe the environment at Eargo is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Eargo is comfortably fast. About 66% of the employees at Eargo work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Eargo are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Eargo employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Eargo report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Eargo have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
96% of Eargo employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Eargo employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
87% of Eargo employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Eargo employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
93% of Eargo employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Eargo - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Eargo is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Eargo employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 97% 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.
Eargo KPIs and OKRs
Eargo KPIs and OKRs are most clear in the Marketing department and Customer Success department, whilst employees in Sales and Customer Support departments think their goals least clear. Out of 74 Eargo employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 67 have said yes.
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Eargo CEO & Leadership
88 /100
Eargo CEO Awards and Recognitions
Eargo’s CEO Bill Brownie started in this role in 2023. Bill’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 San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Bill Brownie has won the Best CEOs in 2025. In addition, Bill has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022 specifically for Diversity, making Eargo’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Eargo’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, African American/Black employees, and employees in the Operations department. However, Non-Binary employees, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and employees in the Engineering department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Eargo’s competitors, Bill Brownie ranks right above Sony CEO Kenichiro Yoshida. Under Brownie’s leadership, Eargo employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Environment. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Eargo could stand to see real improvement.
Eargo Leadership
The Eargo Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Bill Brownie, Chief Operations Officer William Brownie, and Chief Technology Officer Tim Trine
Bill Brownie CEO / President
Bill has served as our Chief Operating Officer since April 2019. Bill also previously served as our Chief Customer... read more
William Brownie Chief Operations Officer
William Brownie serves as the Chief Customer Operations Officer of Eargo. William started at Eargo in August of 2016.... read more
Tim Trine Chief Technology Officer
Tim Trine serves as the Chief Technology Officer of Eargo.
Eargo Salaries
How much does Eargo pay?
How much do people at Eargo get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Eargo is $130,702, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $151,145, or $72 per hour.
At Eargo, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $300,977 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,688 annually. Average Eargo salaries by department include: Legal at $300,976, HR at $112,908, Engineering at $145,923, and Finance at $92,755. Half of Eargo salaries are above $151,145.
711 employees at Eargo rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 2259 ratings) while 709 employees at Eargo rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 783 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $79k | $79k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $114k | $114k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $150k | $150k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $215k | $215k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $284k | $284k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $361k | $361k | 100th Percentile |
$130,702*
Average Compensation
$151,145*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Eargo Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Eargo
Diverse employees at Eargo score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Eargo in the Top 15% 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 Eargo across various culture dimensions.
In a world where everyone belongs, anything is possible. Staying true to one of our founding values, “Be Real”, addressing barriers stands firm at the core of our culture. Whether it’s through gender or racial equity, disability or LGBTQ+ inclusion, celebrating the impact of all our communities builds deeper connections not only within the company but with our customers too.
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Eargo Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
Eargo PTO
Eargo's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 87% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Eargo's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 41% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Eargo's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Eargo Careers
Eargo Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Eargo applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Eargo has a total of 201 employees
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (6 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Eargo Internship Program
Acquiring a position in Eargo's Internship Program is generally does not offer internships. Why intern at Eargo? Employees are extremely happy at Eargo and rate their office perks as fantastic. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. Eargo employees say they’re never bored at work. Additionally, 64% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Eargo?
Engineering
Marketing
Operations
Customer Support
HR
Sales
Customer Success
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult15%
Not Difficult23%
Difficult8%
Does Not Offer Internships54%
Answered by 13 Engineering Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult67%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Marketing Interns
Very Difficult15%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult31%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships54%
Answered by 13 Operations Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult17%
Not Difficult11%
Difficult5%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 18 Customer Support Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships67%
Answered by 3 HR Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult6%
Not Difficult13%
Difficult6%
Does Not Offer Internships75%
Answered by 16 Sales Interns
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships100%
Answered by 4 Customer Success Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Eargo
What is Eargo address?
Eargo location is at 2665 North First Street Suite 300
Who is the CEO of Eargo?
Eargo CEO is Bill Brownie, their score by employees is 88
What is Eargo eNPS?
The eNPS for Eargo is 52
What is the salary for Account Manager in Eargo?
Account Manager average salary in the US is 105k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Eargo?
The average salaries for Engineering in Eargo is 146k
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