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Patreon is the best place for creators to build memberships by providing exclusive access to their work and a deeper connection with their communities. Hundreds of thousands of video creators, podcasters, musicians, writers, game developers, and more are achieving creative and financial freedom doing what they love on Patreon, powered directly by fans who love what they do. Our endgame? A new creative economy that puts the power back in creators’ hands. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
57
TOTAL
RATINGS
1334

Patreon Company Culture

Patreon Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
Choice Employer
A+
4.6/5

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Patreon CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jack Conte Patreon's CEO
Jack Conte
82 /100

Diversity at Patreon

Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-

Diverse employees at Patreon have rated Team, Office Culture, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Patreon

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+

Women at Patreon have rated Team, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Patreon 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 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

43

Patreon employees are 43% more likely to recommend Patreon as a great place to work

57%Promoters
29%Passives
14%Detractors

Patreon Company News

Working at Patreon

Working at Patreon is rated highly by 57 employees, across various culture dimensions. Patreon employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Environment, and Leadership categories, putting Patreon’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Patreon was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Patreon

A+

Overall Company Culture at Patreon is rated A+

Last updated months ago

Top
5%

Patreon ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 57 Employees

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HR
86
HR86
Engineering
85
Engineering85
Operations
83
Operations83

Patreon Employee Reviews

Out of 200 Patreon employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Patreon improve their work culture.

92%
8%
Positive Reviews92%
Constructive Feedback8%

Positive Reviews From Patreon Employees

  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    genuinely just good human beings all around. It's very hard to find a workplace where you actually enjoy the people you work with
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    hiring people and getting to talk to so many interesting candidates
  • What is the best part about your compensation package?
    lifestyle and learning and development stipends

Constructive Feedback From Patreon Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I was initially hired for one role, but have taken responsibilities of another who wasn't performing. I enjoy these responsibilities, however I do feel that I should be compensated for the additional work I'm doing.
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    market rate adjustment due to economy and comparable company offers
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    It feels as if my role has morphed and now encompasses several different roles that were not within the job description I applied for.

Patreon Company Information

Patreon Company Overview

Patreon is the best place for creators to build memberships by providing exclusive access to their work and a deeper connection with their communities. Hundreds of thousands of video creators, podcasters, musicians, writers, game developers, and more are achieving creative and financial freedom doing what they love on Patreon, powered directly by fans who love what they do. Our endgame? A new creative economy that puts the power back in creators’ hands.

Patreon was founded in 2013 and its current CEO is Jack Conte. Since its inception 13 years ago, Patreon has grown to 400 employees.

Patreon Mission, Vision & Values

Patreon Mission Statement

Patreon’s mission is to fund the creative class.

Patreon Vision Statement

We exist to give creators financial and creative freedom by helping them build thriving, successful businesses around their art, providing them with ownership and control of their artistic expression and audiences, and ultimately ushering in a second renaissance of creativity.

Patreon Values

  • Put Creators First
  • Build With Craft
  • Make It Happen
  • Win Together
Websitewww.patreon.com
Founding Date2013
Company StatusPrivate
Jobswww.patreon.com/careers
Social Sites
Headquarters
San Francisco HQ600 Townsend St
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States of America
New York City HQ75 Varick St
New York City, NY 10013
United States of America
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Patreon Employees

Patreon has 400 employees in 2 locations. 57 employees at Patreon have reviewed Patreon 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 57 Patreon employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Patreon are pleased with their total compensation at Patreon, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Patreon are extremely happy with their team. 57 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Patreon are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Patreon believe the environment at Patreon is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Patreon is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at Patreon work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Patreon 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
Patreon employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Patreon report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
98% of Patreon employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Patreon employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
85% of Patreon employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Patreon employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
89% of Patreon employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Patreon - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Patreon is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Patreon employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% 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.

Patreon KPIs and OKRs

At Patreon 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Patreon's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 40 Patreon employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 39 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes98%
No2%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Patreon CEO & Leadership

Jack Conte Patreon's CEO
82 /100

Patreon CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2022 (Small & Midsize Companies)

Jack’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, Jack Conte has won the Best CEOs in 2022. Patreon’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Patreon’s competitors, Jack Conte ranks right above Splice CEO Steve Martocci. Under Conte’s leadership, Patreon employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Leadership. Meetings and eNPS are two areas, according to respondents, where Patreon could stand to see real improvement.

Patreon Leadership

The Patreon Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Jack Conte, VP of Operations Tyler Palmer, and VP, Payments & Risk Product Michelle Vautier

  • Jack Conte  CEO / President

    Jack Conte CEO / President

    Jack Conte serves as the CEO / President of Patreon.

  • Tyler Palmer VP of Operations

    Tyler Palmer serves as the VP of Operations of Patreon. Tyler started at Patreon in September of 2013. Tyler currently... read more

  • Michelle Vautier VP, Payments & Risk Product

    Michelle Vautier serves as the VP, Payments & Risk Product of Patreon. Michelle currently resides in the San Francisco... read more

  • Camille Hearst Head of Product / GM for Merch

    Camille Hearst serves as the Head of Product / GM for Merch of Patreon.

  • Carlos Cabrera VP of Finance

    Carlos Cabrera serves as the VP of Finance of Patreon.

  • Goli Sheikholeslami Member Board Of Directors

    Goli Sheikholeslami serves as the Member Board Of Directors of Patreon.

  • Sam Yam Co-founder, President & CTO

    Sam Yam serves as the Co-founder, President & CTO of Patreon.

  • Virendra Vase SVP Engineering

    Virendra Vase serves as the SVP Engineering of Patreon.

  • Wyatt Jenkins SVP Product

    Wyatt Jenkins serves as the SVP Product of Patreon.

Patreon Salaries

How much does Patreon pay?

How much do people at Patreon get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Patreon is $149,622, or $71 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $152,545, or $73 per hour.

At Patreon, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $303,035 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,455 annually. Average Patreon salaries by department include: Customer Support at $77,422, IT at $127,255, Finance at $94,221, and Business Development at $132,425. Half of Patreon salaries are above $152,545.

49 employees at Patreon rank their Compensation in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 112 ratings) while 49 employees at Patreon rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 89 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$80k
$80k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$116k
$116k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$153k
$153k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$219k
$219k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$289k
$289k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$300k
$300k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$365k
$365k100th Percentile
$149,622*
Average Compensation
$152,545*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Patreon Salaries by Department

Explore Patreon Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at Patreon

Diverse employees at Patreon score the company 85/100 across various culture categories, placing Patreon in the Top 15% 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 Patreon across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 91/100
Department - Engineering
Men 88/100
Department - HR
Diverse Employees 91/100
Department - Engineering

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 85/100
Department - HR
Men 78/100
Department - Engineering
Diverse Employees 77/100
Department - Operations

Patreon 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

Patreon PTO

Patreon's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Patreon's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time100%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No100%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo100%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Patreon Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Patreon applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Patreon has a total of 400 employees

7
Total Applied
  • 100% Granted (7 out of 7)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 7)
  • 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 7)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 7)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let Patreon Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in Patreon on Comparably

Candidates By Department

All Industries
33%
Engineering
21%
Marketing
10%
Product
8%
Operations
6%
Other
21%

Candidates By Location

San Francisco
33%
Los Angeles
8%
New York City
8%
San Mateo
4%
Austin
4%
Other
42%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Patreon

What is Patreon address?

Patreon location is at 600 Townsend St

Who is the CEO of Patreon?

Patreon CEO is Jack Conte, their score by employees is 82

What is Patreon eNPS?

The eNPS for Patreon is 43

What is the salary for Financial Analyst in Patreon?

Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 107k

What are the salaries in the Engineering in Patreon?

The average salaries for Engineering in Patreon is 196k

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