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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterLeica Microsystems employees are 0% more likely to recommend Leica Microsystems as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 38% | Passives |
| 31% | Detractors |
Working at Leica Microsystems is rated average by 20 employees, across various culture dimensions. Leica Microsystems employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Compensation, and Happiness categories, putting Leica Microsystems’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Leica Microsystems was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Leica Microsystems is rated C+
Last updated 21 days ago
Leica Microsystems ranks in the Top 50% 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 20 Leica Microsystems employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Leica Microsystems improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
What did you like most about the interview process?challenging process ensures we only hire the BEST
What makes you most happy at work?to work with a great group of people
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?we truly work together as a team
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listen to employees needs and understand workflow on field
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Truth and competent hr in the process
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Good non-lying leadership and HR that cares
Leica Microsystems GmbH designs and produces precision optics systems for the analysis of microstructures.
| Headquarter | Ernst-Leitz-Strasse 17-37 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.leica-microsystems.com |
| Founding Date | 1997 |
| Tel | 49 64 41 29 0 |
| Company Status | Private |
Leica Microsystems competitors include Carl Zeiss, Danaher, Nikon, and Leica Biosystems. Leica Microsystems ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Leica Microsystems compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
20 employees at Leica Microsystems have reviewed Leica Microsystems across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 21 days ago.
Overall, the 20 Leica Microsystems employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 40% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Leica Microsystems are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Leica Microsystems, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Leica Microsystems are pleased with their team. 20 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Leica Microsystems are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Leica Microsystems believe the environment at Leica Microsystems is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Leica Microsystems is extremely fast. About 44% of the employees at Leica Microsystems work 8 hours or less, while 11% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Leica Microsystems are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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 Leica Microsystems' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Leica Microsystems employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Markus’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Markus in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Markus Lusser’s employees rank Leica Microsystems in the Top 25% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 35% for Compensation, and in the Top 35% for Happiness. When compared to Leica Microsystems’s competitors, Markus Lusser ranks below both Nikon CEO Kazuo Ushida and Danaher CEO Rainer Blair.
The Leica Microsystems Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Markus Lusser and Director, Ophthalmology North America Philip Loprinzi
Markus Lusser CEO / President
Markus Lusser serves as the CEO / President of Leica Microsystems.
Philip Loprinzi Director, Ophthalmology North America
Philip Loprinzi serves as the Director, Ophthalmology North America of Leica Microsystems.
How much do people at Leica Microsystems get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Leica Microsystems is $118,419, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,465, or $57 per hour.
At Leica Microsystems, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $206,586 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,849 annually. Average Leica Microsystems salaries by department include: Design at $115,563, Legal at $160,443, Operations at $95,298, and Finance at $85,493. Half of Leica Microsystems salaries are above $120,465.
11 employees at Leica Microsystems rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings) while 11 employees at Leica Microsystems rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).
Last updated 21 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $120k | $120k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $241k | $241k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $284k | $284k | 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 Leica Microsystems across various culture dimensions.
Leica Microsystems' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Leica Microsystems' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Leica Microsystems address?
Leica Microsystems location is at Ernst-Leitz-Strasse 17-37
Who is the CEO of Leica Microsystems?
Leica Microsystems CEO is Markus Lusser, their score by employees is 61
What is the salary for Director of Sales in Leica Microsystems?
Director of Sales average salary in the US is 207k
What are the salaries in the HR in Leica Microsystems?
The average salaries for HR in Leica Microsystems is 113k
Who are Leica Microsystems competitors?
Leica Microsystems main competitors are Carl Zeiss, Danaher, Nikon, Leica Biosystems