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NerdWallet Company Culture
NerdWallet Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
NerdWallet's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Perks & Benefits
A+Compensation
A-Happiness
A-Outlook
A-NerdWallet CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Tim Chen
82 /100
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Diversity at NerdWallet
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Diverse employees at NerdWallet have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NerdWallet
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at NerdWallet have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
NerdWallet 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 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
31
NerdWallet employees are 31% more likely to recommend NerdWallet as a great place to work
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 24% | Detractors |
Working at NerdWallet
Working at NerdWallet is rated highly by 78 employees, across various culture dimensions. NerdWallet employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting NerdWallet’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at NerdWallet was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NerdWallet
B+
Overall Company Culture at NerdWallet is rated B+
Last updated 11 days ago
Top
20%
NerdWallet ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
NerdWallet Employee Reviews
Out of 142 NerdWallet employee reviews, 95% were positive. The remaining 5% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NerdWallet improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 95% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 5% |
Positive Reviews From NerdWallet Employees
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Seemingly nice people who never say anything overtly negative
- What are some of the best things about your team?Smart. Hardworking. Passionate. Easy-going. Trustworthy
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Unlimited vacation. Fully paid healthcare. Sabbatical.
Constructive Feedback From NerdWallet Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Transparency. Honestly. Respect. Management. Leadership.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Too many interviews. Repeat answers with different people. Inefficient use of time for both candidate and interviewers.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?I would shorten it or break it into segments. Mine was four solid hours.
NerdWallet Company Information
NerdWallet Company Overview
NerdWallet is a personal finance website and app that provides consumers with personalized, unbiased advice and insights so they can make smart money moves.
NerdWallet was founded in 2009 and its current CEO is Tim Chen. Since its inception 17 years ago, NerdWallet has grown to 350 employees.
NerdWallet Mission, Vision & Values
NerdWallet Mission Statement
NerdWallet is on a mission to provide clarity for all of life’s financial decisions.
NerdWallet Vision Statement
NerdWallet's vision is a world everyone can make financial decisions with confidence.
NerdWallet Values
- Consumer, Company, Team, Self
- Drivers Before Solutions
- Candid and Constructive
- Relentless Self-Improvement
- Hypothesize, Build, Measure, Learn
| Headquarter | 875 Stevenson Street San Francisco, CA 94103 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nerdwallet.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | (415) 549-8913 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.nerdwallet.com/careers |
| Social Sites |
NerdWallet Competitors
NerdWallet competitors include Credit Karma, Bankrate, Inc., and FeeX. NerdWallet ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NerdWallet compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
NerdWallet employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at NerdWallet report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at NerdWallet have 3 meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
93% of NerdWallet employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
NerdWallet employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
56% of NerdWallet employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
NerdWallet employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a quarter
Feedback
A Day in the Life
86% of NerdWallet employees call their work environment positive
Environment
NerdWallet Employees
NerdWallet has 350 employees. 78 employees at NerdWallet have reviewed NerdWallet across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 11 days ago.
Overall, the 78 NerdWallet 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 NerdWallet are pleased with their total compensation at NerdWallet, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NerdWallet are pleased with their team. 78 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at NerdWallet are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NerdWallet believe the environment at NerdWallet is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NerdWallet is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at NerdWallet work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at NerdWallet are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining NerdWallet - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NerdWallet is that the company was very prepared on their first day. NerdWallet employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
NerdWallet KPIs and OKRs
At NerdWallet 33% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of NerdWallet's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 13 NerdWallet employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 5 have said yes.
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Featured Press for NerdWallet
NerdWallet CEO & Leadership
82 /100
NerdWallet CEO Awards and Recognitions
Tim’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. With a high CEO score, Tim Chen has won the Best CEOs for Diversity in 2019 along with Sitetracker CEO Giuseppe Incitti and Phenom People CEO Make Bayireddi. In addition, Tim has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2020 specifically for Diversity, making NerdWallet’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. NerdWallet’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Business Development department, employees in the Communications department, and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, and Hispanic or Latino employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to NerdWallet’s competitors, Tim Chen ranks right above Bankrate, Inc. CEO Kenneth Esterow. Under Chen’s leadership, NerdWallet employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where NerdWallet could stand to see real improvement.
NerdWallet Leadership
The NerdWallet Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Tim Chen, Chief Financial Officer Laura Onopchenko, and Vice President Marketing Kelly Gillease
Tim Chen CEO / President
Tim Chen serves as the CEO / President of NerdWallet.
Laura Onopchenko Chief Financial Officer
Laura Onopchenko serves as the Chief Financial Officer of NerdWallet.
Kelly Gillease Vice President Marketing
Kelly Gillease serves as the Vice President Marketing of NerdWallet.
Maggie Leung Vice President of Content
Maggie Leung serves as the Vice President of Content of NerdWallet. Maggie started at NerdWallet in October of 2013.... read more
Cameron Carr Vice President, Data
Cameron Carr serves as the Vice President, Data of NerdWallet. Cameron started at NerdWallet in June of 2018. Cameron... read more
Rajat Kongovi VP of Product, Platforms
Rajat Kongovi serves as the VP of Product, Platforms of NerdWallet.
Tracy Mahnken VP, Product
Tracy Mahnken serves as the VP, Product of NerdWallet. Tracy started at NerdWallet in July of 2018. Tracy currently... read more
Megan Tedford Director of Product / General Manager - Credit Cards
Megan Tedford serves as the Director of Product / General Manager - Credit Cards of NerdWallet.
Kevin Yuann Vice President & General Manager, Credit & Wealth Product Group and Business Development
Kevin Yuann serves as the Vice President & General Manager, Credit & Wealth Product Group and Business Development of NerdWallet.
NerdWallet Salaries
How much does NerdWallet pay?
How much do people at NerdWallet get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NerdWallet is $131,496, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $153,741, or $73 per hour.
At NerdWallet, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $303,507 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,350 annually. Average NerdWallet salaries by department include: Customer Support at $77,211, Legal at $303,507, Business Development at $131,767, and HR at $114,690. Half of NerdWallet salaries are above $153,741.
64 employees at NerdWallet rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 210 ratings) while 60 employees at NerdWallet rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 69 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $80k | $80k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $116k | $116k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $153k | $153k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $217k | $217k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $289k | $289k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $369k | $369k | 100th Percentile |
$131,496*
Average Compensation
$153,741*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NerdWallet Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NerdWallet
Diverse employees at NerdWallet score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing NerdWallet in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NerdWallet across various culture dimensions.
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NerdWallet 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
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
NerdWallet PTO
NerdWallet's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is NerdWallet's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 60% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. NerdWallet's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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NerdWallet Careers
NerdWallet Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, NerdWallet applied for 30 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 60% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
NerdWallet has a total of 350 employees
30
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 60% Granted (18 out of 30)
- 0% Denied ( out of 30)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 30)
- 40% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (12 out of 30)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let NerdWallet Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in NerdWallet on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 39% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 37% | |
Operations | 6% | |
Marketing | 6% | |
Executive | 2% | |
Other | 11% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 67% | |
|---|---|---|
Los Angeles | 6% | |
Mountain View | 4% | |
Portland | 2% | |
Redwood City | 2% | |
Other | 20% |
NerdWallet Internship Program
Acquiring a position in NerdWallet's Internship Program is generally not difficult. Why intern at NerdWallet? Employees are extremely happy at NerdWallet and rate their office perks as fantastic. It’s summer, interning should not be only a learning experience, but also an enjoyable one. NerdWallet employees say they’re rarely bored at work. Additionally, 64% have developed close friendships with their co-workers.
How difficult is it to get an internship at NerdWallet?
Marketing
HR
Very Difficult0%
Somewhat Difficult0%
Not Difficult67%
Difficult0%
Does Not Offer Internships33%
Answered by 3 Marketing Interns
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Not Difficult33%
Difficult33%
Does Not Offer Internships34%
Answered by 3 HR Interns
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