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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
50
TOTAL
RATINGS
537

Intercom Company Culture

Intercom Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.3/5
Intercom's Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Intercom CEO

Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Eoghan McCabe Intercom's CEO
Eoghan McCabe
73 /100

Diversity at Intercom

Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+

Diverse employees at Intercom have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Professional Development as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Intercom

Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-

Women at Intercom have rated Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Intercom 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 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

14

Intercom employees are 14% more likely to recommend Intercom as a great place to work

42%Promoters
30%Passives
28%Detractors

Working at Intercom

Working at Intercom is rated highly by 50 employees, across various culture dimensions. Intercom employees are most satisfied about Manager, Perks And Benefits, and Environment categories, putting Intercom’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Intercom was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Intercom

A-

Overall Company Culture at Intercom is rated A-

Last updated months ago

Top
15%

Intercom ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 50 Employees

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Operations
82
Operations82
Design
77
Design77
HR
77
HR77
Sales
67
Sales67

Intercom Employee Reviews

Out of 40 Intercom employee reviews, 100% were positive.

100%
0%
Positive Reviews100%
Constructive Feedback0%

Positive Reviews From Intercom Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    We're values driven, people-centric and the majority of the company operates with kindness and humility. You'll meet awesome people at Intercom and it makes the company feel special.
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    Competitive salary, equity feels like it has real value.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    The leadership team is increasingly diverse, really transparent and leading the company in a great direction.

Intercom Company Information

Intercom Company Overview

Intercom's mission is to make internet business personal - helping businesses connect quickly, easily, and personally with their customers.

Intercom was founded in 2011 and its current CEO is Eoghan McCabe. Since its inception 15 years ago, Intercom has grown to 1050 employees.

Intercom Mission, Vision & Values

Intercom Mission Statement

Our mission at Intercom is to make internet business personal.

Intercom Vision Statement

Our vision at Intercom is to bring a Messenger-first, personal experience, to all customer and business communication.

Intercom Values

  • We’re optimistic and positive
  • We think big and start small
  • We obsess about our customers’ success
  • We go further together
  • We’re confident, yet humble
  • We make every day count
Websitewww.intercom.com
Founding Date2011
Tel0000000000
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.intercom.com/careers
Social Sites
Headquarters
San Francisco HQSan Francisco, CA 94105
United States of America
Dublin 2 HQStephen Court, 18-21 Street Stephen's Green
Dublin 2 D02 N960
Ireland
Chicago HQ1330 West Fulton Street, Suite 750
Chicago, IL 60607
United States of America
London HQLevel 2, 80 Great Eastern Street
London EC2A 3JL
United Kingdom
Sydney HQUpper Ground Floor, 285A Crown Street Surry Hills
Sydney 2010
Australia

Intercom Competitors

Intercom competitors include Drift, Mixpanel, Zendesk, and MaritzCX. Intercom ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Intercom compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Drift's Logo
    Drift
    4.9/5
  2. #2
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    Mixpanel
    4.6/5
  3. #3
    Zendesk's Logo
    Zendesk
    4.5/5
  4. #4
    Intercom's Logo
    Intercom
    4.3/5
  5. #5
    MaritzCX's Logo
    MaritzCX
    3.8/5
  • What makes working at Intercom special? Hear from our employees about what makes Intercom, Intercom.
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  • Intercom HQ
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  • Personalized InterCards that celebrate each employee's work anniversary.
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Intercom Employees

Intercom has 1050 employees in 5 locations. 50 employees at Intercom have reviewed Intercom 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 50 Intercom 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 Intercom are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Intercom, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Intercom are pleased with their team. 50 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Intercom are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Intercom believe the environment at Intercom is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Intercom is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at Intercom work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Intercom 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
Intercom employees generally work 8.6 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Intercom report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
86% of Intercom employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Intercom employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
85% of Intercom employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Intercom - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in San Francisco about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. San Francisco employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 78% 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.

Intercom KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Intercom's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Intercom employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes86%
No14%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Intercom CEO & Leadership

Eoghan McCabe Intercom's CEO
73 /100

Intercom CEO Awards and Recognitions

Top 5% Rated CEOs 2016

Intercom’s CEO Eoghan McCabe started in this role in 2022. Eoghan’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 40% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Eoghan McCabe has won the Top 5% Rated CEO in 2016. Intercom’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and Caucasian employees. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, employees in the Sales department, and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Intercom’s competitors, Eoghan McCabe ranks right below Zendesk CEO Tom Eggemeier. Under McCabe’s leadership, Intercom employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Perks And Benefits. Diversity and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where Intercom could stand to see real improvement.

Intercom Leadership

The Intercom Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Eoghan McCabe, Chief Financial Officer Dan Griggs, and Chief Marketing Officer Anna Griffin

  • Eoghan McCabe  CEO / President

    Eoghan McCabe CEO / President

    CEO, Co-founder and Chairman of the Board

  • Dan Griggs Chief Financial Officer

    Dan leads Intercom’s Finance, Accounting, Business Ops, and Analytics teams to optimize Intercom’s growth. He was... read more

  • Anna Griffin Chief Marketing Officer

    Anna leads Intercom’s Marketing team, including Product Marketing, Corporate Marketing, Demand Generation, and Growth.... read more

  • Cheree McAlpine General Counsel

    Cheree oversees Intercom’s Legal, Security, Compliance, and Regulatory teams. She was previously Chief Legal Officer and... read more

  • Leandra Fishman Chief Revenue Officer

    Leandra oversees Intercom’s sales-led revenue channels, including the Customer Success, Operations, and Support teams.... read more

  • Darragh Curran Chief Technology Officer

    Darragh leads Intercom’s engineering team. Previously, he worked at Amazon and software design consultancy Contrast.

  • Paul Adams Chief Product Officer

    Paul oversees Intercom’s product, design and research teams. Previously, he worked in brand, product and UX design at... read more

  • Des Traynor Chief Strategy Officer and Co-founder

    Des leads R&D, including Product, Engineering, and Design. Previously, he co-founded Exceptional, and was a UX designer... read more

Intercom Salaries

How much does Intercom pay?

How much do people at Intercom get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Intercom is $133,374, or $64 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $140,971, or $67 per hour.

At Intercom, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $210,734 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $48,868 annually. Average Intercom salaries by department include: Marketing at $112,619, Operations at $97,338, Admin at $51,774, and Finance at $111,572. Half of Intercom salaries are above $140,971.

26 employees at Intercom rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 80 ratings) while 24 employees at Intercom rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).

Salaries contributed from Intercom employees include job titles like Engineering Manager, Developer, Executive Assistant, and Director of Finance. Comparably data has a total of 7 salary records from Intercom employees.

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$78k
$78k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$110k
$110k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$140k
$140k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$186k
$186k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$221k
$221k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$269k
$269k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$280k
$280k100th Percentile
$133,374*
Average Compensation
$140,971*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Intercom Salaries by City

Intercom Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Intercom

Diverse employees at Intercom score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Intercom in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Intercom across various culture dimensions.

At Intercom, we want to build a long-lasting, special company.,,We believe that creating a team of people who are different in many ways will play a big part in helping us bring the richness of life into the everyday experience of working at Intercom. We want every employee to feel safe, included, and empowered to do the best work of their careers. We work hard to build an Intercom that drives for diverse representation at all levels and tenures, champions equity in everything we build, and fosters inclusivity and a sense of belonging for every employee. ,,Our employee resource groups have been torchbearers of this work. Through thoughtfully curated events, we provide opportunities for learning and growth. It’s these experiences, grounded in better understanding each other, that help drive belonging and success for all.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 82/100
Department - HR
Men 87/100
Department - Sales
Diverse Employees 66/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men 73/100
Tenure - Less Than 1 Year
Diverse Employees 56/100
Tenure - 1 to 2 Years

Intercom Perks & Benefits

Lunch and learns, job training and conferences, promotion from within the company, and customized development tracks.

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
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Office Perks

  • Free Food
  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy
  • Unique Office Space

Intercom PTO

Intercom's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Intercom's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals100%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo100%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Intercom applied for 5 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Intercom has a total of 1050 employees

5
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (5 out of 5)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 5)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 5)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 5)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Intercom Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Intercom on Comparably

Candidates By Department

Product
36%
Design
14%
Customer Support
14%
Engineering
7%
All Industries
7%
Other
21%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
71%
Atlanta
7%
Austin
7%
Chicago
7%
Mountain View
7%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Intercom

Who is the CEO of Intercom?

Intercom CEO is Eoghan McCabe, their score by employees is 73

What is Intercom eNPS?

The eNPS for Intercom is 14

What is the salary for Sales Rep in Intercom?

Sales Rep average salary in the US is 140k

What are the salaries in the Operations in Intercom?

The average salaries for Operations in Intercom is 97k

How many employees work in Intercom?

Intercom has 1050 employees

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