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Mastercard Company Culture
Mastercard Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Mastercard's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Executive Team
A+Compensation
ALeadership
APerks & Benefits
AMastercard CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Michael Miebach
83 /100
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Diversity at Mastercard
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Mastercard have rated Perks And Benefits, Executive Team, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Mastercard
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Mastercard have rated Executive Team, CEO Rating, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Mastercard 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 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
40
Mastercard employees are 40% more likely to recommend Mastercard as a great place to work
| 60% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 20% | Detractors |
Working at Mastercard
Working at Mastercard is rated highly by 486 employees, across various culture dimensions. Mastercard employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Compensation categories, putting Mastercard’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Mastercard was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Mastercard
A-
Overall Company Culture at Mastercard is rated A-
Last updated 4 days ago
Top
15%
Mastercard ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Mastercard Employee Reviews
Out of 284 Mastercard employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Mastercard improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Mastercard Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?I like every person on my team
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Actually listens to others ideas and considers them while innovating
- What did you like most about the interview process?Structured process and interview questions aligned with the work done at the company
Constructive Feedback From Mastercard Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Monitor the line managers and take actions
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Better at being leaders instead of upward management.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?There is no collaboration. Everyone is out for themselves.
Mastercard Company Information
Mastercard Company Overview
We are a global technology company in the payments industry.
Mastercard was founded in 1966 and its current CEO is Michael Miebach. Since its inception 60 years ago, Mastercard has grown to 33000 employees.
Mastercard Mission, Vision & Values
Mastercard Mission Statement
Mastercard powers economies and empowers people in 200+ countries and territories worldwide. Together with our customers, we’re building a resilient economy where everyone can prosper. We support a wide range of digital payments choices, making transactions secure, simple, smart and accessible. Our technology and innovation, partnerships and networks combine to deliver a unique set of products and services that help people, businesses and governments realize their greatest potential.
Mastercard Vision Statement
We’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable world where everyone prospers.
Mastercard Values
- Create Value
- Grow Together
- Move Fast
- Do The Right Thing
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Mastercard
At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
We are committed to making a meaningful impact by driving our business toward net-zero emissions and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, regenerative economy.
We are driving our business toward net zero emissions and accelerating the transition to a low-carbon, regenerative economy, because we all need a healthy planet to succeed.
We are focused on empowering people by ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed in the digital economy.
| Headquarter | 2000 Purchase Street Purchase, NY 10577 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.mastercard.com |
| Founding Date | 1966 |
| Tel | (914)249-4565 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | MA |
| Jobs | mstr.cd/3wMkHss |
| Social Sites |
Mastercard Competitors
Mastercard competitors include Discover, Capital One, Visa, and American Express. Mastercard ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Mastercard 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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Mastercard Employees
Mastercard has 33000 employees. 486 employees at Mastercard have reviewed Mastercard across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 4 days ago.
Overall, the 486 Mastercard employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Mastercard are pleased with their total compensation at Mastercard, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Mastercard are pleased with their team. 486 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Mastercard are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Mastercard believe the environment at Mastercard is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Mastercard is comfortably fast. About 52% of the employees at Mastercard work 8 hours or less, while 9% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Mastercard 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
Mastercard employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Mastercard report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Mastercard have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
86% of Mastercard employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Mastercard employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
83% of Mastercard employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Mastercard employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
78% of Mastercard employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Mastercard - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Mastercard is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Mastercard employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 87% 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.
Mastercard KPIs and OKRs
At Mastercard 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Mastercard's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 21 Mastercard employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 16 have said yes.
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Mastercard CEO & Leadership
83 /100
Mastercard CEO Awards and Recognitions
Mastercard’s CEO Michael Miebach started in this role in 2021. Michael’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. With a high CEO score, Michael Miebach has won the Top 5% Rated CEO in 2016. Mastercard’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the HR department, Hispanic or Latino employees, and employees in the Marketing department. However, employees in the Engineering department, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and African American/Black employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Mastercard’s competitors, Michael Miebach ranks right above Capital One CEO Richard Fairbank. Under Miebach’s leadership, Mastercard employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Compensation. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Mastercard could stand to see real improvement.
Mastercard Leadership
The Mastercard Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Michael Miebach, President of International Markets Ann M. Cairns MSc, and President of Operations and Technology Edward Grunde McLaughlin
Michael Miebach CEO / President
Michael Miebach is chief executive officer of Mastercard and a member of the company’s board of directors. He is... read more
Ann M. Cairns MSc President of International Markets
Ms. Ann M. Cairns, MSc has been the President of International Markets at Mastercard Incorporated and MasterCard... read more
Edward Grunde McLaughlin President of Operations and Technology
Mr. Edward McLaughlin, also known as Ed, has been President of Operations and Technology at Mastercard Incorporated.... read more
Martina Hund-Mejean Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Martina Hund-Mejean has been Chief Financial Officer of MasterCard International Incorporated (also known as... read more
Ari Sarker Co-President for the Asia Pacific Region
Mr. Ari Sarker serves as a Co-President for The Asia Pacific Region at MasterCard Incorporated and served as the... read more
Randall Tucker Chief Inclusion Officer
Mr. Randall Tucker has been Chief Inclusion Officer at Mastercard Incorporated since April 03, 2017. Mr. Tucker evolves... read more
Michael Miebach Chief Product Officer
Mr. Michael Miebach has been the Chief Product Officer of Mastercard Incorporated since January 1, 2016. Mr. Miebach... read more
Shamina Singh President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth
Ms. Shamina Singh has been President of the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard Incorporated since... read more
Mastercard Salaries
How much does Mastercard pay?
How much do people at Mastercard get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Mastercard is $126,023, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $119,647, or $57 per hour.
At Mastercard, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $237,011 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $49,599 annually. Average Mastercard salaries by department include: Legal at $108,408, Admin at $62,666, IT at $111,078, and Customer Support at $136,838. Half of Mastercard salaries are above $119,647.
181 employees at Mastercard rank their Compensation in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 577 ratings) while 175 employees at Mastercard rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 190 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Mastercard employees include job titles like Director of Engineering, Principal Engineer, Senior Developer, and Developer. Comparably data has a total of 22 salary records from Mastercard employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $96k | $96k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $272k | $272k | 100th Percentile |
$126,023*
Average Compensation
$119,647*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Mastercard Salaries by City
Mastercard Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Mastercard
Diverse employees at Mastercard score the company 69/100 across various culture categories, placing Mastercard in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Mastercard across various culture dimensions.
We believe in a world that’s fair, where humanity unites, prosperity is shared and opportunity is open to us all.
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Mastercard Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Mastercard PTO
Mastercard's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 80% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Mastercard's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Mastercard's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Mastercard Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Mastercard applied for 195 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 98% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Mastercard unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Mastercard after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Mastercard has a total of 33000 employees
195
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 98% Granted (192 out of 195)
- 0% Denied ( out of 195)
- <1% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 195)
- 1% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 195)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Mastercard on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 22% | |
IT | 7% | |
Marketing | 4% | |
Engineering | 4% | |
Other | 7% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 7% | |
Santa Monica | 4% | |
Saint Louis | 4% | |
White Plains | 4% | |
Other | 15% |
Mastercard Internship Program
The Mastercard Intern Program is a comprehensive program where students will gain hands on real work-life skills while having fun and contributing to a global company. As an intern, you will be challenged with completing projects that will enhance your skills, as well as contribute to the department's goals and objectives.
How difficult is it to get an internship at Mastercard?
Engineering
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult0%
Difficult67%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Engineering Interns
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Mastercard
What is Mastercard address?
Mastercard location is at 2000 Purchase Street
Who is the CEO of Mastercard?
Mastercard CEO is Michael Miebach, their score by employees is 83
What is Mastercard eNPS?
The eNPS for Mastercard is 40
What is Mastercard revenue?
Mastercard revenue is $25B
What is the salary for Data Scientist in Mastercard?
Data Scientist average salary in the US is 137k
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