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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPADI employees are 25% more likely to recommend PADI as a great place to work
| 50% | Promoters |
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| 25% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at PADI is rated below average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. PADI employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Leadership have the most room for improvement, putting PADI’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at PADI was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at PADI is rated D
Last updated months ago
PADI ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 8 PADI employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Clear communication one on one support
What is the best part about your compensation package?Medical dental vision plans and paid time off
What are some of the best things about your team?The team comradity compassion for each other
PADI is the global leader in teaching the world how to dive.
PADI was founded in 1966 and its current CEO is Drew Richardson. Since its inception 60 years ago, PADI has grown to 193 employees.
| Headquarter | 30151 Tomas, Rancho Rancho Santa Margarita, CA CA 92688 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.padi.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1966 |
| Tel | 949-858-7234 |
| Company Status | Private |
PADI has 193 employees. 6 employees at PADI have reviewed PADI 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 6 PADI employees give their leadership a grade of D-, or Bottom 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Overall, the employees at PADI are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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.
At this moment no PADI employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand PADI's KPIs and OKRs.
Drew’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. Under Richardson’s leadership, PADI employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and the company’s Work Culture. Manager and Leadership are two areas, according to respondents, where PADI could stand to see real improvement.
Drew Richardson CEO / President
Drew Richardson serves as the CEO / President of PADI.
Kristin Valette-Wirth Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer
Kristin Valette-Wirth serves as the Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer of PADI. Kristin started at PADI in... read more
Joseph Lopez VP of Operations
Joseph Lopez serves as the VP of Operations of PADI.
Christine Grange Executive Director
Christine Grange serves as the Executive Director of PADI.
David Saltonstall-CPA Director of Finance
David Saltonstall-CPA serves as the Director of Finance of PADI. David started at PADI in January of 2013. David... read more
Robert Coleman Vice President - Sales and IRRA
Robert Coleman serves as the Vice President - Sales and IRRA of PADI.
Theresa Kaplan PADI Americas Senior Director of Business Development
Theresa Kaplan serves as the PADI Americas Senior Director of Business Development of PADI.
Chad Kuehn Chief Financial Officer
Chad Kuehn serves as the Chief Financial Officer of PADI. Chad started at PADI in July of 2013. Chad currently resides... read more
Ralph Lai Vice President Product Engineering
Ralph Lai serves as the Vice President Product Engineering of PADI.
How much do people at PADI get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at PADI is $103,516, or $49 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,074, or $53 per hour.
At PADI, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $167,915 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $44,131 annually. Average PADI salaries by department include: Admin at $56,490, Design at $86,192, Operations at $81,049, and IT at $90,747. Half of PADI salaries are above $112,074.
2 employees at PADI rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings) while 2 employees at PADI rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $89k | $89k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $110k | $110k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $179k | $179k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $230k | $230k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $314k | $314k | 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 PADI across various culture dimensions.
PADI's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Paid Time Off is PADI's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. PADI's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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In 2019, PADI applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
PADI has a total of 193 employees
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What is PADI address?
PADI location is at 30151 Tomas, Rancho
Who is the CEO of PADI?
PADI CEO is Drew Richardson, their score by employees is 78
What is PADI eNPS?
The eNPS for PADI is 25
What is the salary for QA in PADI?
QA average salary in the US is 77k
What are the salaries in the Finance in PADI?
The average salaries for Finance in PADI is 81k