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Payara creates world-class enterprise software that is loved by our users and customers. From being "born global" in 2016, Payara has worked hard to create a diverse and inclusive global remote working environment for our "Payarans" all over the world. Through steady organic growth, we have created a stable, sustainable and mission driven business – an achievement that was recognised in 2021 when we were awarded the UK's premier business award, the Queen's Award for Enterprise, for International Trade. read more
Payara Company Culture
Payara Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.7/5
Payara CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
Steve Millidge
89 /100
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Diversity at Payara
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
A+
Diverse employees at Payara have rated Compensation, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Payara
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
A+
Women at Payara have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Payara 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 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies
Recommend to a Friend?
67
Payara employees are 67% more likely to recommend Payara as a great place to work
| 78% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 11% | Detractors |
Working at Payara
Working at Payara is rated highly by 68 employees, across various culture dimensions. Payara employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Compensation, and Environment categories, putting Payara’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Payara was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Payara
A+
Overall Company Culture at Payara is rated A+
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5%
Payara ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterPayara Employee Reviews
Out of 222 Payara employee reviews, 99% were positive. The remaining 1% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Payara improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 99% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 1% |
Positive Reviews From Payara Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?the TA team ensured communication was relevant and timely and were able to give great advice and information about the role. Having the opportunity to meet a variety of people within the business during interview giving an authentic picture of what it is like to work there
- What makes you most happy at work?the team, the variety of work, the ability to work remotely and flexibly , the autonomy to deliver on my outcomes in a way that i work best
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?the sense of belonging to a community of talented people all working to achieve a common purpose. Collaboration and commitment to understanding the individual as a valued person not just a worker
Constructive Feedback From Payara Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Management compares the current salary to the average on the market in the area, but only based on the job title, not the actual job function. This leads to exotic job titles having no comparison, or job titles undervaluing the person's role.
Payara Company Information
Payara Company Overview
Payara creates world-class enterprise software that is loved by our users and customers. From being "born global" in 2016, Payara has worked hard to create a diverse and inclusive global remote working environment for our "Payarans" all over the world. Through steady organic growth, we have created a stable, sustainable and mission driven business – an achievement that was recognised in 2021 when we were awarded the UK's premier business award, the Queen's Award for Enterprise, for International Trade.
Payara was founded in 2016 and its current CEO is Steve Millidge. Since its inception 10 years ago, Payara has grown to 67 employees.
Payara Mission, Vision & Values
Payara Mission Statement
Payara’s Mission is to grow a sustainable business that imagines and creates innovative, trusted, open-source software and services that are widely used, deliver value and are loved by our users.
Payara Vision Statement
Payara is trusted as a global, commercial, open source company. As a successful business, we are aware of our responsibilities so we work to sustainable principles that benefit our customers, community and workers. We are recognised as a leader in creating innovative infrastructure software for now and the future. We provide industry-leading expertise and services that enable our users across a diverse range of industries to create world-class solutions. We are a growing, diverse and engaged team who have the freedom and support to develop our skills and potential. We are focused on delivering our mission while respecting and caring about each other. We are proud to nurture and grow an open, vibrant, collaborative community that builds on the needs of all to advance our software and services while providing support, stability and security.
Payara Values
- Growth
- Openness
- Trust
- Excellence
- Passion
- Initiative
- Community
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Payara
Payara believes that having a social responsibility to our team, our community and our environment makes a difference. We work hard… but also play hard and value opportunities to connect with the wider world sharing common goals to make the world a better, healthier and fairer place. Payara supports many initiatives to do this – see our policies to find out what we support and stand up for- but we also try to give back to the world in which we live by interacting with it in positive, meaningful ways. View our Website to see some of the social projects we are involved with, what our team is volunteering for, or to see what we do together to make a difference.
| Headquarter | Malvern Hills Science Park Malvern, Worcestershire WR14 3SZ United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| Website | www.payara.fish |
| Founding Date | 2016 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.payara.fish/join-us/ |
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Payara Competitors
Payara competitors include Red Hat and Oracle. Payara ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Payara 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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Payara Employees
Payara has 67 employees. 68 employees at Payara have reviewed Payara 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 68 Payara employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Payara are extremely happy with their total compensation at Payara, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Payara are extremely happy with their team. 68 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Payara are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Payara believe the environment at Payara is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Payara is comfortably fast. About 96% of the employees at Payara work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Payara are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Payara - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Payara is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Payara 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.
Payara KPIs and OKRs
At Payara 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Payara's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Payara employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Payara Salaries
How much does Payara pay?
How much do people at Payara get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Payara is $101,888, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,512, or $54 per hour.
At Payara, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $170,708 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,859 annually. Average Payara salaries by department include: Product at $122,449, Operations at $82,068, Finance at $73,284, and Engineering at $117,021. Half of Payara salaries are above $113,512.
57 employees at Payara rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 168 ratings) while 55 employees at Payara rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 56 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $90k | $90k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $110k | $110k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $182k | $182k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $232k | $232k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
$101,888*
Average Compensation
$113,512*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Payara Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Payara
Diverse employees at Payara score the company 93/100 across various culture categories, placing Payara in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Payara across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
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Payara Perks & Benefits
Reward and Recognition - bonus, financial rewards, SWAG, In-person Paid Annual Retreat, Virtual quarterly meet-ups, and social events Charity Partners, Supporting Individual Donations, and Global Volunteering Programme Remote and flexible working Paid Allowances for L&D, Home Office, and Health and Wellbeing Loyalty Rewards - enhanced time off, family leave, time served bonus Annual performance bonus
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- Performance Bonus
Office Perks
- Pet-Friendly
- Company Social Outings
- Work From Home Policy
Payara PTO
Payara's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Payara's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Payara Careers
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Payara
What is Payara address?
Payara location is at Malvern Hills Science Park
Who is the CEO of Payara?
Payara CEO is Steve Millidge, their score by employees is 89
What is Payara eNPS?
The eNPS for Payara is 67
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Payara?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 131k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Payara?
The average salaries for Admin in Payara is 54k
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