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Illumina Company Culture
Illumina Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Diversity
A+Environment
A+Leadership
A+Manager
A+Illumina CEO
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Francis deSouza
83 /100
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Diversity at Illumina
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A+
Diverse employees at Illumina have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Illumina
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A-
Women at Illumina have rated Perks And Benefits, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Illumina 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
33
Illumina employees are 33% more likely to recommend Illumina as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 23% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Illumina
Working at Illumina is rated highly by 162 employees, across various culture aspects.
Overall Company Culture at Illumina
A+
Overall Company Culture at Illumina is rated A+
Last updated 7 days ago
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Illumina ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Illumina Employee Reviews
Out of 142 Illumina employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Illumina improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Illumina Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Our leadership team is open to things that we find wrong or no longer valuable. I listen to what we need in order to improve our work quality and capabilities.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Positive mindset, goal oriented, direction
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Sharing information with the employees as soon as possible
Constructive Feedback From Illumina Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening to employees and stop lying
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I'm currently working as a contractor so I don't think my benefits are altogether that great.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?A salary that can compete with similar jobs in the area
Illumina Company Information
Illumina Company Overview
Genomics is the single most important revolution of our time. It’s transforming every industry there is, from healthcare to agriculture to ecology. Illumina is an applied genomics technology company dedicated to making genomics useful for all. Our mission, to improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome, fuels us every day. As the global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, we have developed one of the world’s most comprehensive genomics portfolio of integrated systems, consumables, and analysis tools. Life at Illumina is about working with teammates who are deeply passionate about what we do, because we know that our work has the power to improve lives. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. This movement belongs to all of us—to the people who work at it every day and to the lives it touches. Join the journey.
Illumina Mission Statement
To improve human health by unlocking the power of the genome.
Illumina Vision Statement
Since our founding, we have never lost sight of the vision to transform human health. Our initial goal was to make it easy to decipher the genetic code in all of its variations.
Illumina Values
- Innovation is in our DNA
- We are relentless in the creation of great products
- We move fast and embrace change
- We collaborate deeply
- We are open
| Headquarter | 5200 Illumina Way San Diego, CA 92122 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.illumina.com |
| Founding Date | 2002 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ILMN |
| Jobs | illumina.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/illumina-careers |
Illumina Featured Articles
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Illumina employees generally work 9.2 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Illumina report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Illumina have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
95% of Illumina employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Illumina employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
50% of Illumina employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Illumina employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
92% of Illumina employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Illumina Employees
162 employees at Illumina have reviewed Illumina across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 7 days ago.
Overall, the 162 Illumina 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 Illumina are pleased with their total compensation at Illumina, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Illumina are extremely happy with their team. 162 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Illumina are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Illumina believe the environment at Illumina is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Illumina is extremely fast. About 46% of the employees at Illumina work 8 hours or less, while 4% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Illumina are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Illumina Competitors
Illumina competitors include QIAGEN, Agilent Technologies, Sanofi Pasteur, and Danaher. Illumina ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Illumina compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Illumina Salaries
How much does Illumina pay?
How much do people at Illumina get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Illumina is $110,049, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $108,012, or $51 per hour.
At Illumina, the highest paid job is a Director of Operations at $237,000 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $47,099 annually. Average Illumina salaries by department include: Marketing at $105,252, IT at $78,157, Customer Support at $65,107, and Finance at $80,759. Half of Illumina salaries are above $108,012.
73 employees at Illumina rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 223 ratings) while 70 employees at Illumina rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 76 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Illumina employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Lead Engineer, Senior QA, and Senior Product Manager. Comparably data has a total of 18 salary records from Illumina employees.
Last updated 24 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $159k | $159k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $218k | $218k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$110,049*
Average Compensation
$108,012*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Illumina Salaries by City
Illumina Salaries by Department
Illumina Salary Averages by Department
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| Summary | Department | Average Salary |
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Admin $47,355 | Admin | $47,355 |
Business Development $128,211 | Business Development | $128,211 |
Customer Support $65,107 | Customer Support | $65,107 |
Design $117,427 | Design | $117,427 |
Engineering $130,804 | Engineering | $130,804 |
Finance $80,759 | Finance | $80,759 |
HR $115,687 | HR | $115,687 |
IT $78,157 | IT | $78,157 |
Legal $116,997 | Legal | $116,997 |
Marketing $105,252 | Marketing | $105,252 |
Operations $102,705 | Operations | $102,705 |
Product $180,119 | Product | $180,119 |
Sales $147,417 | Sales | $147,417 |
Illumina Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
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Fantastic
33%
Good
50%
Neutral
17%
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Illumina Careers
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Overview of Candidates Applying to Work at Illumina on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Engineering | 28% | |
|---|---|---|
All Industries | 27% | |
Marketing | 10% | |
IT | 8% | |
Product | 6% | |
Other | 21% |
Candidates By Location
San Diego | 70% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 3% | |
La Jolla | 3% | |
Denver | 2% | |
New York City | 2% | |
Other | 20% |
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