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EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 68

TOTAL RATINGS: 678

CEO: Steve Huffman

reddit Company Culture

reddit Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews

3.2/5

reddit's Overall Culture is rated C

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Perks & Benefits

B-

Compensation

C+

Happiness

C+

Environment

Meetings

reddit CEO

Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Steve Huffman

65 /100

Diversity at reddit

Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

D+

Diverse employees at reddit have rated Manager, Leadership, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at reddit

N/A

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reddit 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 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-1

reddit employees are -1% more likely to recommend reddit as a great place to work

42%	Promoters
15%	Passives
43%	Detractors

Working at reddit

Working at reddit is rated below average by 68 employees, across various culture dimensions. reddit employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting reddit’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at reddit was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at reddit

Overall Company Culture at reddit is rated C

Last updated months ago

Bottom

40%

reddit ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 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 68 Employees

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100

Summary	Department	Score
Engineering 82	Engineering	82

reddit Employee Reviews

Out of 42 reddit employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping reddit improve their work culture.

80%

20%

Positive Reviews	80%
Constructive Feedback	20%

Positive Reviews From reddit Employees

What did you like most about the interview process?
It felt genuine. The recruiting team seemed great. Slow process but not too bad. Typical.
Anonymous Review
What did you like most about the interview process?
Quick and simple process with clear communication throughout
Anonymous Review
What are some of the best things about your team?
We all work hard. We lookout for each other. We drive reddit forward
Anonymous Review

Constructive Feedback From reddit Employees

What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Leadership has constantly shifting priorities. Needs more conviction and follow-up on planning.
Anonymous Review
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
Get rid of the people who are intentionally creating problems, making our work difficult, and LISTEN TO YOUR USERS AND MODS WHEN THEY SAY AN ADMIN IS A PROBLEM.
Anonymous Review
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
If anyone listened to anyone else other than what the directors and executives need to make this community run smoothly. Weed out the self serving pricks.
Anonymous Review

reddit Company Information

reddit Company Overview

reddit is a platform for online communities to submit links, create content, and have discussions about whatever topic that interests them.

Headquarter	San Francisco, CA 94107 United States of America
Website	www.redditinc.com/
Founding Date	2005
Company Status	Private

reddit Competitors

reddit competitors include Stack Overflow, BuzzFeed, Scitor Corporation, and Tumblr. reddit ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how reddit 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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reddit Employees

68 employees at reddit have reviewed reddit 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 reddit employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at reddit are generally satisfied with their total compensation at reddit, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at reddit are pleased with their team. 68 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at reddit are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at reddit believe the environment at reddit is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at reddit is comfortably fast. About 58% of the employees at reddit work 8 hours or less, while 10% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at reddit are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining reddit - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining reddit is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. reddit employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.

reddit Employee Onboarding

reddit KPIs and OKRs

At reddit 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of reddit's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 reddit employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.

Answer	Percent
Yes	100%
No	0%

Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?

Answer	Percent
Yes	67%
No	33%

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reddit KPIs & OKRs

reddit CEO & Leadership

reddit CEO - Steve Huffman

65 /100

Steve’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Steve in the Bottom 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Steve Huffman’s employees rank reddit in the Top 40% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 50% for Compensation, and in the Top 50% for Happiness. When compared to reddit’s competitors, Steve Huffman ranks below both BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti and Scitor Corporation CEO James Hoskins.

reddit Leadership

The reddit Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Steve Huffman, COO Jen Wong, and VP of Marketing Roxy Young

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reddit Salaries

How much does reddit pay?

How much do people at reddit get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at reddit is $124,430, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $151,311, or $72 per hour.

At reddit, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $192,116 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $55,209 annually. Average reddit salaries by department include: Engineering at $139,680, Design at $102,210, Marketing at $192,539, and Business Development at $112,081. Half of reddit salaries are above $151,311.

36 employees at reddit rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 106 ratings) while 34 employees at reddit rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 38 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

reddit Salary Range Histogram
Summary	Salary Range	Percentile
1st Percentile $83k	$83k	1st Percentile
20th Percentile $117k	$117k	20th Percentile
40th Percentile $150k	$150k	40th Percentile
60th Percentile $220k	$220k	60th Percentile
80th Percentile $248k	$248k	80th Percentile
100th Percentile $358k	$358k	100th Percentile

$124,430^*

Average Compensation

$151,311^*

Median Compensation

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

reddit Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at reddit

Diverse employees at reddit score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing reddit in the Bottom 25% 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 reddit across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100

Men 80/100

Department - Engineering

Diverse Employees 79/100

Department - Engineering

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100

Men N/A/100

Diverse Employees N/A/100

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reddit Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Insurance

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reddit PTO

reddit's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. reddit's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

Answer	Percent
Flex Time	0%
Vacation Policy	0%
Office Meals	0%
401k Contribution	0%
Childcare	0%

Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	0%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
$2500+/mo	100%
$1500 - $2500/mo	0%
$1000 -$1500/mo	0%
$500 -$1000/mo	0%
Less than $500/mo	0%

What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

reddit PTO Policy

reddit Careers

reddit Jobs

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H1B Visa

In 2019, reddit applied for 13 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.

Work Permit Application Outcome

Total Applied

H1B Applications Outcome

100% Granted (13 out of 13)
0% Denied ( out of 13)
0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 13)
0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 13)

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

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Overview of Candidates Interested in reddit on Comparably

Candidates By Department

	All Industries	33%
	Engineering	33%
	Design	17%
	Product	14%
	Marketing	3%

Candidates By Location

	San Francisco	56%
	New York City	14%
	Mountain View	3%
	Seattle	3%
	Menlo Park	3%
	Other	22%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding reddit

Who is the CEO of reddit?

reddit CEO is Steve Huffman, their score by employees is 65

What is reddit eNPS?

The eNPS for reddit is -1

What is the salary for Senior Developer in reddit?

Senior Developer average salary in the US is 151k

What are the salaries in the Operations in reddit?

The average salaries for Operations in reddit is 98k

Who are reddit competitors?

reddit main competitors are Stack Overflow, BuzzFeed, Scitor Corporation, Tumblr

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