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Rockstar Games Company Culture
Rockstar Games Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
Rockstar Games' Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
BOutlook
BOffice Culture
BRetention
BMeetings
B-Rockstar Games CEO
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Strauss Zelnick
68 /100
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Diversity at Rockstar Games
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B
Diverse employees at Rockstar Games have rated Office Culture, Manager, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Rockstar Games
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Recommend to a Friend?
6
Rockstar Games employees are 6% more likely to recommend Rockstar Games as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at Rockstar Games
Working at Rockstar Games is rated average by 152 employees, across various culture dimensions. Rockstar Games employees are most satisfied about Outlook, Office Culture, and Retention categories, putting Rockstar Games’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Rockstar Games was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Rockstar Games
C+
Overall Company Culture at Rockstar Games is rated C+
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Rockstar Games ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Rockstar Games Employee Reviews
Out of 59 Rockstar Games employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Rockstar Games improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From Rockstar Games Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are funny and chill
- What is the best part about your compensation package?Rockstar games is the best
- What are some of the best things about your team?The team is understanding, kind, effective and do great everyday,
Constructive Feedback From Rockstar Games Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Usimg my ideas alot more
Rockstar Games Company Information
Rockstar Games Company Overview
Rockstar Games is a multinational video game development and publishing company.
Rockstar Games Mission, Vision & Values
Rockstar Games Mission & Values
At Rockstar Games, we focus intently on quality and content to proudly produce exactly the kind of games we would want to play ourselves.
| Headquarter | New York City, NY United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.rockstargames.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1998 |
| Tel | 646-536-2842 |
| Company Status | Private |
Rockstar Games Competitors
Rockstar Games competitors include Take-Two Interactive Software, Ubisoft, and Rockstar North. Rockstar Games ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Rockstar Games 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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Rockstar Games Employees
152 employees at Rockstar Games have reviewed Rockstar Games across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 5 days ago.
Overall, the 152 Rockstar Games employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Rockstar Games are not very pleased with their total compensation at Rockstar Games, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Rockstar Games are generally satisfied with their team. 152 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Rockstar Games are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Rockstar Games believe the environment at Rockstar Games is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Rockstar Games is comfortably fast. About 48% of the employees at Rockstar Games work 8 hours or less, while 29% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Rockstar Games are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Rockstar Games - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Rockstar Games is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Rockstar Games employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 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.
Rockstar Games KPIs and OKRs
At Rockstar Games 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Rockstar Games' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Rockstar Games employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Rockstar Games CEO & Leadership
Rockstar Games CEO - Strauss Zelnick
68 /100
Rockstar Games’s CEO Strauss Zelnick started in this role in 2011. Strauss’s approval rate is just above average, putting Strauss in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Strauss Zelnick is well regarded by employees for the Outlook Rockstar Games offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Strauss is most liked by employees identified with Other ethnicities and employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Rockstar Games’s competitors, Strauss Zelnick ranks just below Ubisoft’s CEO Yves Guillemot. With Strauss’s leadership, Rockstar Games employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and Office Culture. Strauss was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Rockstar Games Leadership
The Rockstar Games Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Strauss Zelnick, CFO Stewart Halpern, and CFO John Archer
Strauss Zelnick CEO / President
Strauss Zelnick serves as the CEO / President of Rockstar Games.
Stewart Halpern CFO
Stewart Halpern serves as the CFO for Rockstar Games. Stewart started at Rockstar Games in December of . Stewart is... read more
John Archer CFO
John Archer serves as the CFO for Rockstar Games. John started at Rockstar Games in December of . John is based in the... read more
Simon Ramsey VP, Communications
Simon Ramsey serves as the VP, Communications for Rockstar Games. Simon started at Rockstar Games in January of 2015.... read more
Jordan Chew Vice President of Commercial Strategy
Jordan Chew serves as the Vice President of Commercial Strategy of Rockstar Games. Jordan currently resides in the... read more
Daniel Einzig Vice President, Manufacturing & Operations
Daniel Einzig serves as the Vice President, Manufacturing & Operations of Rockstar Games. Daniel currently resides in... read more
Mark Adamson Senior Vice President of Marketing
Mark Adamson serves as the Senior Vice President of Marketing of Rockstar Games.
Rockstar Games Salaries
How much does Rockstar Games pay?
How much do people at Rockstar Games get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Rockstar Games is $112,317, or $53 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $113,400, or $54 per hour.
At Rockstar Games, the highest paid job is a Technical Support at $230,789 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Associate at $51,753 annually. Average Rockstar Games salaries by department include: Engineering at $136,816, Legal at $218,216, Customer Support at $108,382, and Finance at $88,798. Half of Rockstar Games salaries are above $113,400.
51 employees at Rockstar Games rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 151 ratings) while 46 employees at Rockstar Games rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 47 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $71k | $71k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $170k | $170k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $227k | $227k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $288k | $288k | 100th Percentile |
$112,317*
Average Compensation
$113,400*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Rockstar Games Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Rockstar Games
Diverse employees at Rockstar Games score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing Rockstar Games in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Rockstar Games across various culture dimensions.
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Rockstar Games Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
Rockstar Games PTO
Rockstar Games' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Rockstar Games' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Rockstar Games applied for 35 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 91% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
35
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 91% Granted (32 out of 35)
- 3% Denied (1 out of 35)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 35)
- 6% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 35)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Rockstar Games on Comparably
Candidates By Department
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Product | 25% | |
Engineering | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 75% | |
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Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Rockstar Games
Who is the CEO of Rockstar Games?
Rockstar Games CEO is Strauss Zelnick, their score by employees is 68
What is Rockstar Games eNPS?
The eNPS for Rockstar Games is 6
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in Rockstar Games?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 109k
What are the salaries in the Design in Rockstar Games?
The average salaries for Design in Rockstar Games is 79k
Who are Rockstar Games competitors?
Rockstar Games main competitors are Take-Two Interactive Software, Ubisoft, Rockstar North
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