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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees are 50% more likely to recommend Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory as a great place to work
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| 30% | Passives |
| 10% | Detractors |
Working at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is rated below average by 16 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees rate eNPS highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is rated D+
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Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 9 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?They listen and have the interests of the staff and the nation at heart
What is the best part about your compensation package?unique benefits and retirement plan
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?ability to pursue science objectives for discovery
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?The compensation for tech support staff is very poor and they do not reward for years of experience, rather the managers tend to say that your pay depends upon how long you have worked at LBNL. For people in my job code there is no clear career path and no clear way to achieve even modest growth
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Support for living a balanced life
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The technical support staff at LBNL are poorly compensated, therefore poorly motivated.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory conducts unclassified scientific research on behalf of the United States Department of Energy.
Berkeley Lab is committed to providing efficient, cost-effective services to support our scientific mission.
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
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| Website | lbl.gov |
| Founding Date | 1931 |
| Tel | 1(510)486-4000 |
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory competitors include WalkMe™ and Argonne National Laboratory. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

16 employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have reviewed Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory 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 16 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are generally satisfied with their team. 16 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory believe the environment at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is moderate. About 75% of the employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

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.
Employees’ understanding of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
How much do people at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is $141,221, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $142,553, or $68 per hour.
At Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $235,040 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $52,537 annually. Average Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory salaries by department include: Customer Support at $99,184, Product at $177,728, Business Development at $103,801, and Marketing at $117,680. Half of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory salaries are above $142,553.
6 employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 24 ratings) while 5 employees at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees include job titles like Developer and Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory employees.
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $81k | $81k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $110k | $110k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $142k | $142k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $187k | $187k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $225k | $225k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $280k | $280k | 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 Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory across various culture dimensions.
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 50% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory applied for 98 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
Engineering | 38% | |
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All Industries | 25% | |
Marketing | 13% | |
Design | 13% | |
Admin | 13% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 63% | |
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Sacramento | 13% | |
Other | 25% |
What is Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory eNPS?
The eNPS for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is 50
What is the salary for QA in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory?
QA average salary in the US is 115k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory?
The average salaries for Admin in Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is 72k
Who are Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory competitors?
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory main competitors are WalkMe™, Argonne National Laboratory
What are the benefits at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory?
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory perks and benefits are Dental Insurance & Health Insurance