

Diverse employees at Seattle Children's have rated Team, Outlook, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Seattle Children's have rated Team, Manager, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Seattle Children's employees are -25% more likely to recommend Seattle Children's as a great place to work
| 28% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 19% | Passives |
| 53% | Detractors |
Working at Seattle Children's is rated below average by 97 employees, across various culture dimensions. Seattle Children's employees rate Compensation highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Seattle Children's’s culture in the Bottom 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Seattle Children's was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Seattle Children's is rated D+
Last updated 20 days ago
Seattle Children's ranks in the Bottom 25% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 83 Seattle Children's employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Seattle Children's improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What did you like most about the interview process?my direct team is great.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Most teams work well together but upper director level and above is terrible. =
What are some of the best things about your team?Friendly, can be supportive, assists when I need extra help.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Leadership style changes. Need care and guidance and transparency.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?To get higher pay when you are a above average employee.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Transparency. Assist with employee growth. Give higher raises to higher performing staff. Actually keep the good people working there and dispose of the constant disrupting staff that never seem to be fired.
We provide hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.seattlechildrens.org |
Seattle Children's competitors include UCLA Health and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Seattle Children's ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Seattle Children's compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.


97 employees at Seattle Children's have reviewed Seattle Children's across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 20 days ago.
Overall, the 97 Seattle Children's employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Seattle Children's are not very pleased with their total compensation at Seattle Children's, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Seattle Children's are generally satisfied with their team. 97 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Seattle Children's are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Seattle Children's believe the environment at Seattle Children's is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Seattle Children's is extremely fast. About 32% of the employees at Seattle Children's work 8 hours or less, while 23% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Seattle Children's are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
Employees’ understanding of Seattle Children's' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Seattle Children's employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
Jeff’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jeff in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Jeff Sperring’s employees rank Seattle Children's in the Top 50% for Compensation, in the Top 50% for Manager, and in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits. Sperring is generally unpopular with Seattle Children's employees, but ranks especially low with Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and by employees in the Admin department and employees with 1 to 3 Years experience. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to Seattle Children's’s competitors, Jeff Sperring ranks below both Virginia Mason Franciscan Health CEO Ketul J. Patel and UCLA Health CEO John Mazziotta.
The Seattle Children's Executive Team is rated a “D-” and led by CEO Jeff Sperring, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer Katharine Fitzgerald, and Senior Vice President Mark Beccaro
Jeff Sperring CEO / President
Jeff Sperring serves as the CEO / President of Seattle Children's.
Katharine Fitzgerald Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Katharine Fitzgerald serves as the Chief Marketing and Communications Officer of Seattle Children's. Katharine started... read more
Mark Beccaro Senior Vice President
Mark Beccaro serves as the Senior Vice President of Seattle Children's. Mark started at Seattle Children's in October of... read more
Lisa Hayward Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Lisa Hayward serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Seattle Children's. Lisa started at Seattle... read more
Wendy Swanson Chief of Digital Innovation, Pediatrician
Wendy Swanson serves as the Chief of Digital Innovation, Pediatrician of Seattle Children's. Wendy started at Seattle... read more
Mady Murrey Chief Clinical Officer
Mady Murrey serves as the Chief Clinical Officer of Seattle Children's. Mady started at Seattle Children's in July of... read more
Ryan Sousa Chief Data Officer
Ryan Sousa serves as the Chief Data Officer of Seattle Children's. Ryan started at Seattle Children's in May of 2015.... read more
Rod Tarrago Chief Medical Information Officer, Medical Director of Medication Safety, Pediatric Intensivist
Rod Tarrago serves as the Chief Medical Information Officer, Medical Director of Medication Safety, Pediatric... read more
How much do people at Seattle Children's get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Seattle Children's is $124,328, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $124,843, or $60 per hour.
At Seattle Children's, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,036 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $47,716 annually. Average Seattle Children's salaries by department include: Product at $145,344, Business Development at $146,018, Design at $102,966, and Finance at $104,863. Half of Seattle Children's salaries are above $124,843.
44 employees at Seattle Children's rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 138 ratings) while 44 employees at Seattle Children's rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 45 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Seattle Children's employees include job titles like Admin Assistant and Accountant. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Seattle Children's employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $219k | $219k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $264k | $264k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $274k | $274k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Seattle Children's score the company 67/100 across various culture categories, placing Seattle Children's in the Top 50% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Seattle Children's across various culture dimensions.
Seattle Children's' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Seattle Children's' most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Seattle Children's' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Seattle Children's applied for 11 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 91% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Seattle Children's unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
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Candidates By Department
Finance | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 33% | |
Admin | 17% | |
Marketing | 17% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Bellevue | 33% | |
Mukilteo | 17% | |
Kirkland | 17% |
Who is the CEO of Seattle Children's?
Seattle Children's CEO is Jeff Sperring, their score by employees is 48
What is Seattle Children's eNPS?
The eNPS for Seattle Children's is -25
What is the salary for Director of Product in Seattle Children's?
Director of Product average salary in the US is 199k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Seattle Children's?
The average salaries for Communications in Seattle Children's is 99k
Who are Seattle Children's competitors?
Seattle Children's main competitors are UCLA Health, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health