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Semrush Company Culture
Semrush Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
Semrush's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Environment
APerks & Benefits
BWork Culture
BHappiness
BOutlook
BSemrush CEO
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Bill Wagner
71 /100
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Diversity at Semrush
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Diverse employees at Semrush have rated Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Semrush
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at Semrush have rated Perks And Benefits, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Semrush 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
4
Semrush employees are 4% more likely to recommend Semrush as a great place to work
| 39% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 35% | Detractors |
Working at Semrush
Working at Semrush is rated average by 60 employees, across various culture dimensions. Semrush employees are most satisfied about Environment, Perks And Benefits, and Work Culture categories, putting Semrush’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Buffalo, NY. See below in detail how working at Semrush was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Semrush
B
Overall Company Culture at Semrush is rated B
Last updated a month ago
Top
35%
Semrush ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Semrush Employee Reviews
Out of 53 Semrush employee reviews, 93% were positive. The remaining 7% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Semrush improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 93% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 7% |
Positive Reviews From Semrush Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Multiple case studies and real life problems
- What makes you most happy at work?Solving problems across a range of items
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Tech culture and freebies and parties
Constructive Feedback From Semrush Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Hire more westerners, higher less Russians
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Less Russian communication. International companies use English, not Russian.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?SEMrush has been changing a lot over the last couple of months and we all believe it is for the better. New employees, new growth, new software and more!
Semrush Company Information
Semrush Company Overview
Semrush is an online visibility management and content marketing SaaS platform
Semrush was founded in 2008 and its current CEO is Bill Wagner. Since its inception 18 years ago, Semrush has grown to 1700 employees.
Semrush Mission, Vision & Values
Semrush Mission Statement
Semrush makes it easy for anyone to grow their business online
Semrush Vision Statement
New Stars Are Born Here. It's not a magic, it's who we are. Semrush is made up of 1,700+ specialists over the world focused on one goal — creating the best competitive intelligence solution for all digital marketing spheres.
Semrush Values
- Trust. It’s what you have here by default. Speak up and be your true self.
- Sense of Ownership. We all share the desire to set things into motion. Drive the projects you find meaning in, because it’s not worth wasting time on
- Constant Changes. We are always looking to make things better. Change is exhilarating, it doesn't have to be scary.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Semrush
Semrush is committed to helping protect our environment and contributing to a more sustainable world, particularly through clean energy initiatives. We do this by supporting scalable innovation and sustainable energy sources for off-grid communities
| Headquarter | 800 Boylston St, Suite 2475 Boston, NY 02199 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.semrush.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | (855) 814-4510 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | SEMR |
| Jobs | careers.semrush.com/ |
| Social Sites |
Semrush Competitors
Semrush competitors include Schawk, K-meta, and Moz. Semrush ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Semrush 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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Semrush Employees
Semrush has 1700 employees. 60 employees at Semrush have reviewed Semrush across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 60 Semrush 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 Semrush are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Semrush, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Semrush are pleased with their team. 60 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Semrush are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Semrush believe the environment at Semrush is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Semrush is comfortably fast. About 70% of the employees at Semrush work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Semrush are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Semrush - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Semrush is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. Semrush employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Semrush KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Semrush's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Semrush employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Semrush CEO & Leadership
Semrush CEO - Bill Wagner
71 /100
Semrush’s CEO Bill Wagner started in this role in 2025. Bill’s approval rate is just above average, putting Bill in the Top 35% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Buffalo, NY. Bill Wagner is well regarded by employees for the Environment Semrush offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Bill is most liked by Male employees and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees with Over 10 Years experience have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. With Bill’s leadership, Semrush employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and Perks And Benefits. Bill was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
Semrush Leadership
The Semrush Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Bill Wagner, President Eugene Levin, and COO Vitalii Obishchenko
Bill Wagner CEO / President
Bill Wagner serves as the CEO / President of Semrush.
Eugene Levin President
Eugene Levin serves as the President of Semrush.
Vitalii Obishchenko serves as the COO of Semrush.
Tatiana Starikova CHRO
Tatiana Starikova serves as the CHRO of Semrush.
Brian Mulroy CFO
Brian Mulroy serves as the CFO of Semrush.
Tommie O'Brien CSO
Tommie O'Brien serves as the CSO of Semrush.
Andrew Warden CMO
Andrew Warden serves as the CMO of Semrush.
Alex Sukennik CIO
Alex Sukennik serves as the CIO of Semrush.
David Mason General Counsel and Secretary
David Mason serves as the General Counsel and Secretary of Semrush.
Semrush Salaries
How much does Semrush pay?
How much do people at Semrush get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Semrush is $120,534, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,094, or $56 per hour.
At Semrush, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $212,003 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,374 annually. Average Semrush salaries by department include: Legal at $156,091, Engineering at $132,698, Sales at $140,131, and HR at $110,345. Half of Semrush salaries are above $117,094.
24 employees at Semrush rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 79 ratings) while 24 employees at Semrush rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Semrush employees include job titles like Social Media Manager, Director of HR, and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Semrush employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $68k | $68k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $89k | $89k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $117k | $117k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $171k | $171k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $226k | $226k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $244k | $244k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $286k | $286k | 100th Percentile |
$120,534*
Average Compensation
$117,094*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Semrush Salaries by City
Semrush Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Semrush
Diverse employees at Semrush score the company 70/100 across various culture categories, placing Semrush in the Top 40% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Semrush across various culture dimensions.
Semrush is an equal opportunity employer. Building a better future for marketers around the world unites people from all backgrounds. Even if you feel that you don’t 100% match all requirements, don’t be discouraged to apply! We are committed to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging in the workplace.,,We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or medical condition including medical characteristics, genetic identity, marital status, military service, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. ,Our new colleague, we are waiting for you!
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Semrush Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Free Food
- Pet-Friendly
- Work From Home Policy
Semrush PTO
Semrush's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Semrush's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Semrush
What is Semrush address?
Semrush location is at 800 Boylston St, Suite 2475
Who is the CEO of Semrush?
Semrush CEO is Bill Wagner, their score by employees is 71
What is Semrush eNPS?
The eNPS for Semrush is 4
What is the salary for General Counsel in Semrush?
General Counsel average salary in the US is 162k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Semrush?
The average salaries for Legal in Semrush is 156k
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