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PayScale Retention Score

PayScale is in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in its ability to retain quality employees. 50% of employees would not leave PayScale if they were offered a job for more money while 58% are excited to go to work each day. Overall, 25% of PayScale's employees feel the company is doing what it should to retain them while 75% may be considering new employment. Quality employees are difficult to find which makes retaining them all the more important.

Last updated months ago.

Where This Score Ranks PayScale's Retention

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In the Bottom 30% of 2032 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
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In the Bottom 30% of 148 Nearby Companies in Seattle
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3rd place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably

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C-64 / 100

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Who Ranks PayScale's Retention the Highest?

Department - Marketing 92/100

Experience - 3 to 6 Years 84/100

Department - Sales 80/100

Who Ranks PayScale's Retention the Lowest?

Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 41/100

Department - Engineering 51/100

Experience - Over 10 Years 52/100

PayScale Retention At a Glance

PayScale's Retention score is rated a "C-" by 32 employees. The category helps understand PayScale's focus and commitment to retaining employees in their organization.

Over the past three months, PayScale's Retention score has remained steady at 64/100. PayScale ranks in 3rd place versus 4 competitors which include Glassdoor, Equilar, Hay Group, and Paysa. The Marketing and Sales departments are likely to stay at the company the longest, while the Engineering department is likely to have the highest turnaround.

PayScale's Retention score is in the Bottom 30% of 2032 similar sized companies (201-500 Employees) on Comparably. The Company ranks in the Bottom 30% compared to 148 nearby companies in Seattle.

PayScale's Retention Trendline

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How PayScale's Retention Score is Calculated

Answer	Percent
Yes	57%
No	43%

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

Answer	Percent
Yes	78%
No	22%

Do you look forward to interacting with your coworkers?

out of 100

How would you rate the quality of your coworkers?

Answer	Percent
Yes	58%
No	42%

Are you typically excited about going to work each day?

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	20%
Once a quarter	60%
Once a year	0%
Never	20%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you approve of the job your executive team is doing at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	25%
No	75%

Do Your Company Leaders Do What They Should to Retain You as an Employee?

Answer	Percent
Very Secure	50%
Secure Enough	0%
Neutral	50%
Insecure	0%
Very Insecure	0%

How secure do you feel your job is at your company?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

Do you have a close friend at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Would you leave your current job for a 20% raise at a different company?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	67%
Once a quarter	33%
Never	0%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel burnt out at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Are you challenged at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Would you turn down a job offer today, for slightly more money?

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are you proud to be a part of your company?

PayScale's Retention Rank Against Similar Sized Companies on Comparably

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30%

PayScale ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Retention Score.

PayScale's Retention Rank Against Other Companies Nearby

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30%

PayScale ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies in Seattle for Retention Score.

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