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Lyft Company Culture
Lyft Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
Lyft's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A-Environment
B+Gender
BOutlook
BDiversity
B-Lyft CEO
Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Logan Green
65 /100
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Diversity at Lyft
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at Lyft have rated Environment, Team, and Office Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Lyft
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Lyft have rated Office Culture, Manager, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Lyft 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-1
Lyft employees are -1% more likely to recommend Lyft as a great place to work
| 36% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 27% | Passives |
| 37% | Detractors |
Working at Lyft
Working at Lyft is rated average by 249 employees, across various culture dimensions. Lyft employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Environment, and Outlook categories, putting Lyft’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Lyft was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Lyft
C+
Overall Company Culture at Lyft is rated C+
Last updated months ago
Top
50%
Lyft ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Lyft Employee Reviews
Out of 275 Lyft employee reviews, 62% were positive. The remaining 38% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Lyft improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 62% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 38% |
Positive Reviews From Lyft Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Meeting people of every walk of life and helping everyone on so.e level
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?I have an employee make it positive about the rides and share information with people that ride in my vehicle
- What are some of the best things about your team?We're short on drivers anymore drivers for Lyft and Uber in Wichita Kansas
Constructive Feedback From Lyft Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Immediate werkly pay, and if there is an error they should have someone who can actually help solve the error/issue
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?My pay ON TIME and actual support system with real people and a phone number where i can call to be HEARD AND HELPED!
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Have a phone number for their employees with real people who can help solve issues
Lyft Company Information
Lyft Company Overview
Ride by ride, we're reimagining the world's best transportation.
Lyft was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Logan Green. Since its inception 14 years ago, Lyft has grown to 5300 employees.
Lyft Mission, Vision & Values
Lyft Mission Statement
"Improving people's lives with the world's best transportation."
Lyft Vision Statement
Lyft s vision statement is ride by ride, we re changing the way our world works. We imagine a world where cities feel small again. Where transportation and tech bring people together, instead of apart. We see the future as community-driven and it starts with you.
Lyft Values
- Be yourself
- Uplift others
- Make it happen
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Lyft
We are announcing new climate goals for the Lyft platform as we do our part to ensure the United States remains on track to meet the goals of the Paris accord. To guide us in these efforts, we are proud to welcome pioneering environmentalist and author Paul Hawken, Executive Director of Project Drawdown, as an advisor to Lyft. Paul will inform our climate action strategy and help us maximize the environmental benefits of our platform as we take this important step for sustainability.
| Headquarter | 185 Berry St San Francisco, CA 94107 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.lyft.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | <<not-applicable>> |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | LYFT |
| Jobs | www.lyft.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
Lyft Competitors
Lyft competitors include Uber, Google, Meta, and Amazon. Lyft ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Lyft compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Lyft Employees
Lyft has 5300 employees. 249 employees at Lyft have reviewed Lyft 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 249 Lyft employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Lyft are not very pleased with their total compensation at Lyft, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Lyft are generally satisfied with their team. 249 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Lyft are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Lyft believe the environment at Lyft is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Lyft is comfortably fast. About 55% of the employees at Lyft work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Lyft are generally 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
Lyft employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Lyft report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Lyft have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
70% of Lyft employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Lyft employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
80% of Lyft employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Lyft employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
77% of Lyft employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Lyft - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Lyft is that the company was prepared on their first day. Lyft employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 46% 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.
Lyft KPIs and OKRs
At Lyft 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Lyft's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 58 Lyft employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 49 have said yes.
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Featured Press for Lyft
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Lyft CEO & Leadership
65 /100
Lyft CEO Awards and Recognitions
Logan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Logan in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Logan Green’s employees rank Lyft in the Top 15% for Office Culture, in the Top 20% for Environment, and in the Top 35% for Outlook. Green is generally unpopular with Lyft employees, but ranks especially low with employees identified with Other ethnicities, and by employees in the Admin department and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees in the Business Development department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Lyft’s competitors, Logan Green ranks below both Amazon CEO Andy Jassy and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Lyft Leadership
The Lyft Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Logan Green, CTO Chris Lambert, and Chief Marketing Officer Joy Howard
Logan Green CEO / President
Logan Green serves as the CEO / President of Lyft.
Chris Lambert CTO
Chris Lambert serves as the CTO of Lyft.
Joy Howard Chief Marketing Officer
Joy Howard serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Lyft. Joy started at Lyft in October of 2018. Joy currently resides... read more
Emily Nishi Chief People Officer
Emily Nishi serves as the Chief People Officer of Lyft.
Woody Hartman VP, Global Operations
Woody Hartman serves as the VP, Global Operations of Lyft. Woody started at Lyft in October of 2017. Woody currently... read more
Raj Kapoor VP, Revenue & Operations
Raj Kapoor serves as the VP, Revenue & Operations of Lyft.
Cal Lankton VP, Infrastructure Operations
Cal Lankton serves as the VP, Infrastructure Operations of Lyft. Cal started at Lyft in August of 2018. Cal currently... read more
David Mayer Vice President, Business Operations
David Mayer serves as the Vice President, Business Operations of Lyft. David started at Lyft in December of 2017. David... read more
Ran Makavy EVP, Rideshare Technology
Ran Makavy serves as the EVP, Rideshare Technology of Lyft. Ran started at Lyft in December of 2017. Ran currently... read more
Lyft Salaries
How much does Lyft pay?
How much do people at Lyft get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Lyft is $110,001, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $110,167, or $52 per hour.
At Lyft, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $248,952 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $31,000 annually. Average Lyft salaries by department include: Business Development at $161,007, Legal at $121,646, Communications at $100,000, and IT at $127,644. Half of Lyft salaries are above $110,167.
183 employees at Lyft rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 537 ratings) while 174 employees at Lyft rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 224 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Lyft employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Data Scientist, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 51 salary records from Lyft employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $53k | $53k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $84k | $84k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $110k | $110k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $180k | $180k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $249k | $249k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $312k | $312k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $323k | $323k | 100th Percentile |
$110,001*
Average Compensation
$110,167*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Lyft Salaries by City
Lyft Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Lyft
Diverse employees at Lyft score the company 68/100 across various culture categories, placing Lyft in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Lyft across various culture dimensions.
Inclusion and diversity are built into our three core values: be yourself, uplift others, and make it happen. They are the foundation of Lyft, and they permeate every part of the company. It’s how we make decisions, how we build our team, and how we serve our community. There’s room and respect for everyone at Lyft — whether they’re at a desk in one of our offices, in the passenger seat, or behind the wheel. We’re committed to creating a workplace where being yourself means having a voice, advancing your career, and making an impact. Getting there means hiring people who represent a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints, and – most importantly – making sure we create an environment that allows all team members to reach their full potential.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Lyft Perks & Benefits
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
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Lyft PTO
Lyft's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 75% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Lyft's 4th most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 13% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Lyft's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Lyft Internship Program
During your internship, you’ll be fully integrated into a team where you’ll work on challenging and gratifying projects. Intern cohorts are kept intentionally small and everyone is paired with a mentor. Plus, we offer regular lunch and learns with interns and executives. Throughout your time here, you’ll be immersed in our welcoming, friendly culture where everyone has a significant impact.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Lyft?
Operations
Very Difficult50%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships50%
Answered by 4 Operations Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Lyft
What is Lyft address?
Lyft location is at 185 Berry St
Who is the CEO of Lyft?
Lyft CEO is Logan Green, their score by employees is 65
What is Lyft eNPS?
The eNPS for Lyft is -1
What is the salary for General Counsel in Lyft?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 175k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Lyft?
The average salaries for Engineering in Lyft is 175k
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