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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterExpel employees are 64% more likely to recommend Expel as a great place to work
| 82% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 0% | Passives |
| 18% | Detractors |
Working at Expel is rated highly by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. Expel employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Executive Team categories, putting Expel’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 5% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Expel was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Expel is rated A+
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Expel ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 10 Expel employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?Great healthcare and pay package
What did you like most about the interview process?speed to hire/offer -- they never wasted my time
What makes you most happy at work?recurring opportunities for upward mobility
Expel provides transparent managed security. It’s the antidote for companies trapped in failed relationships with their managed security service provider (MSSP) and those looking to avoid the frustration of working with one in the first place. Transparency is the unique bit. You get 24x7 access to our security analysts so you can watch investigations as they’re unfolding and take action immediately — all within a shared interface. Our analysts monitor your environment and investigate suspicious activity using the security products you already own. When we find a problem, we tell you exactly what to do about it including how to fix the root cause of problems that happen over and over. To learn more, check us out at https://expel.com/
Expel was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Dave Merkel. Since its inception 10 years ago, Expel has grown to 531 employees.
Expel delivers answers that create space for security teams to do what they love* about security. * Even if that's not thinking about it
| Headquarter | 12950 Worldgate Drive, Suite 200 Herndon, VA 20170 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | expel.com |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Tel | (844) 397-3524 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | expel.com/about/careers/ |
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Expel competitors include CrowdStrike, Red Canary, and Arctic Wolf Networks. Expel ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Expel compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.










Expel has 531 employees. 12 employees at Expel have reviewed Expel 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 12 Expel 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 Expel are extremely happy with their total compensation at Expel, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Expel are extremely happy with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Expel are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Expel believe the environment at Expel is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Expel is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at Expel work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Expel are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Expel is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Expel employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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 Expel 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Expel's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Expel employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Dave’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 Washington, DC. Expel’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Male employees. Compared to Expel’s competitors, Dave Merkel ranks right above CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz. Under Merkel’s leadership, Expel employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Executive Team. Environment and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Expel could stand to see real improvement.
The Expel Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Dave Merkel, CTO Matt Peters, and Chief Marketing Officer Michael Evans
Dave Merkel CEO / President
Dave Merkel serves as the CEO / President of Expel.
Matt Peters CTO
Matt Peters serves as the CTO of Expel.
Michael Evans Chief Marketing Officer
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Denise Hayman Vice President, Sales
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Justin Bajko Co-Founder & VP, Customer Experience
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Amy Rossi Vice President Employee Experience
Amy Rossi serves as the Vice President Employee Experience of Expel.
Yanek Korff Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer
Yanek Korff serves as the Co-Founder & Chief Operating Officer of Expel. Yanek started at Expel in May of 2016. Yanek... read more
How much do people at Expel get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Expel is $92,552, or $44 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $88,522, or $42 per hour.
At Expel, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $212,192 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,850 annually. Average Expel salaries by department include: Legal at $212,192, IT at $96,526, Admin at $53,688, and HR at $104,709. Half of Expel salaries are above $88,522.
8 employees at Expel rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 26 ratings) while 8 employees at Expel rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 9 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $59k | $59k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $74k | $74k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $88k | $88k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $142k | $142k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $196k | $196k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 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 Expel across various culture dimensions.
At Expel, we know we’re “Better When Different.”,,We’re a stronger organization when we recognize, celebrate and learn from those whose backgrounds and perspectives are different from our own. When every person can bring their full self to work and feel valued for their unique contributions, we create space for a diversity of ideas and experiences that drives creativity and strengthens our company.,,At Expel, we know that actively nurturing a culture of equity, inclusivity and belonging is essential for our success. We’re committed to creating a safe place where any form of racism and discrimination is addressed and dismantled so everyone feels that they belong — that they are treated equally and with kindness. This is rooted in our core belief that if we take care of our crew, they’ll take care of our customers. When we do this successfully, we open our minds to new ways of working and thinking.,,We’re on a journey to hire and develop people from Underrepresented Groups — Women, Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Multiracial, LGBTQ , People with Disabilities and Veterans — and to create a company that’s as diverse as the places in which we work and live.,,We’re just getting started. We hope you’ll join us.
Expel's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Expel's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Expel's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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What is Expel address?
Expel location is at 12950 Worldgate Drive, Suite 200
Who is the CEO of Expel?
Expel CEO is Dave Merkel, their score by employees is 97
What is Expel eNPS?
The eNPS for Expel is 64
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Expel?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 71k
What are the salaries in the Customer Support in Expel?
The average salaries for Customer Support in Expel is 63k