

Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterShare Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterIndependence Realty Trust employees are 0% more likely to recommend Independence Realty Trust as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 34% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Independence Realty Trust is rated highly by 5 employees, across various culture dimensions. Independence Realty Trust employees are most satisfied about Outlook, Retention, and Work Culture categories, putting Independence Realty Trust’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Independence Realty Trust was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Independence Realty Trust is rated A-
Last updated months ago
Independence Realty Trust ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 15 Independence Realty Trust employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Independence Realty Trust improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Approachable and dedicated to industry best practices.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Driven by performance and competitive with peers in the industry.
What are some of the best things about your team?They are smart, dedicated, and professional.
Independence Realty Trust is a publicly traded real estate investment trust which owns and manages apartment communities.
Independence Realty Trust was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Scott Schaeffer. Since its inception 17 years ago, Independence Realty Trust has grown to 450 employees.
We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence, provide our residents with an exceptional living experience, and deliver superior customer service – all in an effort to make our residents feel “at home.”
To be the most admired, trusted and respected provider of apartment communities, by offering an unparalleled living experience for our residents and a world class environment for our employees.
| Headquarter | 230 W Monroe St Chicago, IL 60606 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.irtliving.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | IRT |
| Jobs | www.irtliving.com/jobPosting.aspx |
Independence Realty Trust has 450 employees. 5 employees at Independence Realty Trust have reviewed Independence Realty Trust 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 Independence Realty Trust employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Independence Realty Trust are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Independence Realty Trust, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Independence Realty Trust are extremely happy with their team. 5 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Independence Realty Trust are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Independence Realty Trust believe the environment at Independence Realty Trust is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Independence Realty Trust is comfortably fast. About 34% of the employees at Independence Realty Trust work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Independence Realty Trust are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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 Independence Realty Trust's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Independence Realty Trust employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Scott’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Scott in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 45% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Scott Schaeffer’s employees rank Independence Realty Trust in the Top 5% for Outlook, in the Top 10% for Retention, and in the Top 10% for Work Culture.
The Independence Realty Trust Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Scott Schaeffer, President Farrell Ender, and Executive VP, Corporate Counsel & Secretary Jessica Norman
Scott Schaeffer CEO / President
Scott Schaeffer serves as the CEO / President of Independence Realty Trust.
Farrell Ender President
Mr. Farrell M. Ender has been the President of Independence Realty Trust, Inc since August 2014. Mr. Ender served as the... read more
Jessica Norman Executive VP, Corporate Counsel & Secretary
Ms. Jessica K. Norman serves as Executive Vice President, Corporate Counsel and Secretary at Independence Realty Trust,... read more
Cole Abrams VP Director of Redevelopment
Cole Abrams serves as the VP Director of Redevelopment of Independence Realty Trust.
Jill Lesher Senior Vice President, Asset Management
Jill Lesher serves as the Senior Vice President, Asset Management of Independence Realty Trust.
Josh Kulick Director of Software Systems
Josh Kulick serves as the Director of Software Systems of Independence Realty Trust.
Mike Daley Senior Vice President Operations
Mike Daley serves as the Senior Vice President Operations of Independence Realty Trust.
Mindi McClure Board of Directors - Lead Independent Director
Mindi McClure serves as the Board of Directors - Lead Independent Director of Independence Realty Trust.
How much do people at Independence Realty Trust get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Independence Realty Trust is $99,238, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,140, or $57 per hour.
At Independence Realty Trust, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $297,676 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,890 annually. Average Independence Realty Trust salaries by department include: Marketing at $203,389, Sales at $181,022, Customer Support at $44,551, and Business Development at $118,342. Half of Independence Realty Trust salaries are above $119,140.
3 employees at Independence Realty Trust rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Independence Realty Trust rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $193k | $193k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $247k | $247k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $313k | $313k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $350k | $350k | 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 Independence Realty Trust across various culture dimensions.
Independence Realty Trust's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Independence Realty Trust's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

No Recent Jobs found for Independence Realty Trust on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably

What is Independence Realty Trust address?
Independence Realty Trust location is at 230 W Monroe St
Who is the CEO of Independence Realty Trust?
Independence Realty Trust CEO is Scott Schaeffer, their score by employees is 67
What is the salary for Developer in Independence Realty Trust?
Developer average salary in the US is 89k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Independence Realty Trust?
The average salaries for Marketing in Independence Realty Trust is 203k
How many employees work in Independence Realty Trust?
Independence Realty Trust has 450 employees