Netgear Inc. designs, develops and markets networking products for home users and small businesses worldwide. Products let users share Net read more
NETGEAR Company Culture
NETGEAR Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.5/5
NETGEAR's Overall Culture is rated D
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
BPerks & Benefits
C+Compensation
C-Meetings
C-eNPS
C-NETGEAR CEO
Bottom 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Patrick Lo
53 /100
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Diversity at NETGEAR
Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
F
Diverse employees at NETGEAR have rated Perks And Benefits, Environment, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NETGEAR
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at NETGEAR have rated Meetings, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
NETGEAR 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?"Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-30
NETGEAR employees are -30% more likely to recommend NETGEAR as a great place to work
| 29% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 59% | Detractors |
Working at NETGEAR
Working at NETGEAR is rated below average by 54 employees, across various culture dimensions. NETGEAR employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Professional Development and CEO Rating have the most room for improvement, putting NETGEAR’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 10% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at NETGEAR was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NETGEAR
D
Overall Company Culture at NETGEAR is rated D
Last updated months ago
Bottom
15%
NETGEAR ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
NETGEAR Employee Reviews
Out of 72 NETGEAR employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NETGEAR improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 59% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 41% |
Positive Reviews From NETGEAR Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Benefits and comp package is good.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Frankness and mostly positive exchange.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They care and try in spite of the sheer madness ftom anyone director level or higher.
Constructive Feedback From NETGEAR Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?They need to be nore professional.
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Be different people. Current leadership aren't leaders.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Be honest about the work environment and the culture. This is no longer a tech company. It's a business that sells paid subscriptions to tech support for products that intentionally do not work as advertised.
NETGEAR Company Information
NETGEAR Company Overview
Netgear Inc. designs, develops and markets networking products for home users and small businesses worldwide. Products let users share Net
NETGEAR Mission, Vision & Values
NETGEAR Mission & Values
NETGEAR Product Security. NETGEAR's mission is to be the innovative leader in connecting the world to the internet. To achieve this mission, we strive to earn and maintain the trust of our customers by delivering products that are secure and that will protect the privacy and security of our customers' data.
| Headquarter | San Jose, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.netgear.com |
| Founding Date | 1996 |
| Tel | (408) 907-8000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | NTGR |
NETGEAR Competitors
NETGEAR competitors include NetApp, Juniper Networks, ASUS, and Seagate Technology. NETGEAR ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NETGEAR 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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NETGEAR Employees
54 employees at NETGEAR have reviewed NETGEAR 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 54 NETGEAR employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NETGEAR are not very pleased with their total compensation at NETGEAR, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NETGEAR are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 54 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. The majority believe the meetings at NETGEAR are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NETGEAR believe the environment at NETGEAR is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NETGEAR is comfortably fast. About 57% of the employees at NETGEAR work 8 hours or less, while 28% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at NETGEAR are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining NETGEAR - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining NETGEAR is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. NETGEAR employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 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.
NETGEAR KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of NETGEAR's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 NETGEAR employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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NETGEAR CEO & Leadership
NETGEAR CEO - Patrick Lo
53 /100
Patrick’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Patrick in the Bottom 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Patrick Lo’s employees rank NETGEAR in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, in the Bottom 35% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 30% for Meetings. Lo is generally unpopular with NETGEAR employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Marketing department, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Asian or Pacific Islander employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to NETGEAR’s competitors, Patrick Lo ranks below both Seagate Technology CEO Dave Mosley and ASUS CEO Jerry Shen.
NETGEAR Leadership
The NETGEAR Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Patrick Lo, Senior VP of Corporate Development, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary Andrew Kim, and Senior Vice President of Home Networking David John Henry
Patrick Lo CEO / President
Patrick Lo serves as the CEO / President of NETGEAR.
Andrew Kim Senior VP of Corporate Development, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Andrew W. Kim has been an Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and General Counsel at Netgear Inc. since... read more
David John Henry Senior Vice President of Home Networking
Mr. David John Henry has been Senior Vice President of Home Networking at Netgear Inc since January 2016. Mr. Henry... read more
Michael F. Falcon Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations & Support
Mr. Michael F. Falcon has been the Senior Vice President of Worldwide Operations & Support at Netgear Inc. since January... read more
Christine M. Gorjanc Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Christine M. Gorjanc has been the Chief Financial Officer of Netgear Inc. since January 2, 2008 and serves as its... read more
Patrick J. Collins III Senior Vice President of Smart Home Products
Mr. Patrcik J. Collins, III, also known as Pat, has been Senior Vice President of Smart Home Products at Netgear Inc.... read more
Mark G. Merrill Co-Founder & CTO
Mr. Mark G. Merrill is Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Netgear Inc. Mr. Merrill served its Senior Vice... read more
John P. McHugh GM & Senior VP of Commercial Business Unit
Mr. John P. McHugh has been Senior Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Business unit at Netgear Inc. since... read more
Yvonne Chen US CTO VAS Operations Manager
Yvonne Chen serves as the US CTO VAS Operations Manager of NETGEAR. Yvonne started at NETGEAR in Apr of 2015. Yvonne... read more
NETGEAR Salaries
How much does NETGEAR pay?
How much do people at NETGEAR get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NETGEAR is $139,707, or $67 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $143,359, or $68 per hour.
At NETGEAR, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $218,426 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $53,430 annually. Average NETGEAR salaries by department include: Business Development at $104,611, Customer Support at $100,729, Engineering at $154,943, and Legal at $140,848. Half of NETGEAR salaries are above $143,359.
25 employees at NETGEAR rank their Compensation in the Bottom 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 83 ratings) while 25 employees at NETGEAR rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings).
Salaries contributed from NETGEAR employees include job titles like Marketing Manager and Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from NETGEAR employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $83k | $83k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $112k | $112k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $142k | $142k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $230k | $230k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $272k | $272k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$139,707*
Average Compensation
$143,359*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NETGEAR Salaries by City
NETGEAR Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NETGEAR
Diverse employees at NETGEAR score the company 42/100 across various culture categories, placing NETGEAR in the Bottom 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NETGEAR across various culture dimensions.
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NETGEAR Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
NETGEAR PTO
NETGEAR's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. NETGEAR's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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NETGEAR Careers
NETGEAR Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, NETGEAR applied for 32 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
32
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (32 out of 32)
- 0% Denied ( out of 32)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 32)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 32)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let NETGEAR Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in NETGEAR on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Marketing | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Sales | 22% | |
All Industries | 11% | |
Engineering | 11% | |
Business Development | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Candidates By Location
San Jose | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Washington | 11% | |
Sunnyvale | 11% | |
San Francisco | 11% | |
Oklahoma City | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding NETGEAR
Who is the CEO of NETGEAR?
NETGEAR CEO is Patrick Lo, their score by employees is 53
What is NETGEAR eNPS?
The eNPS for NETGEAR is -30
What is NETGEAR revenue?
NETGEAR revenue is $1B
What is the salary for CS Rep in NETGEAR?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 53k
What are the salaries in the Product in NETGEAR?
The average salaries for Product in NETGEAR is 177k
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