

Diverse employees at Shiftgig have rated Environment, Happiness, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Shiftgig have rated Team, Environment, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Shiftgig employees are -45% more likely to recommend Shiftgig as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Shiftgig is rated below average by 10 employees, across various culture dimensions. Shiftgig employees rate Environment highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting Shiftgig’s culture in the Bottom 40% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Shiftgig was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Shiftgig is rated C
Last updated months ago
Shiftgig ranks in the Bottom 40% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 17 Shiftgig employee reviews, 67% were positive. The remaining 33% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Shiftgig improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 67% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 33% |
What makes you most happy at work?I like the option in having the choice of whether I want to participate or not.
What are some of the best things about your team?They are relatable and easy to engage with
What is the best part about your compensation package?Its the most I ever got compensated in my entire life.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?More and better communication with their employees.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I work for a temp agency that keeps more than 50% of the workers salary.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?More money for the work we do. How is it the agency keeps more money from the companies that hire us than we get.
Connecting millions of people with millions of shifts, all through our Shiftgig app.
Shiftgig was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Wade Burgess. Since its inception 14 years ago, Shiftgig has grown to 235 employees.
CONNECTING MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WITH MILLIONS OF SHIFTS
CREATING FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE HOURLY WORKFORCE
| Headquarter | 550 W Jackson Blvd Chicago, IL 60661 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.shiftgig.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Tel | (844) 870-3300 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.shiftgig.com/careers |
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Shiftgig competitors include Hudson, Boon, Workpop, and Wonolo. Shiftgig ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Shiftgig compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.





Shiftgig has 235 employees. 10 employees at Shiftgig have reviewed Shiftgig 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 10 Shiftgig employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Shiftgig are not very pleased with their total compensation at Shiftgig, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Shiftgig are pleased with their team. 10 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Shiftgig are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Shiftgig believe the environment at Shiftgig is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Shiftgig is extremely fast. About 71% of the employees at Shiftgig work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Shiftgig are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Shiftgig employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Employees’ understanding of Shiftgig's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Shiftgig employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Wade’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Wade in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. Wade Burgess’s employees rank Shiftgig in the Top 10% for Environment, in the Top 40% for Meetings, and in the Top 40% for Team. When compared to Shiftgig’s competitors, Wade Burgess ranks below both Wonolo CEO Yong Kim and Hudson CEO Stephen Nolan.
The Shiftgig Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Wade Burgess, Chief Science Adviser Vivienne Ming, and EVP-Experiential Jay Lenstrom
Wade Burgess CEO / President
Wade Burgess serves as the CEO / President of Shiftgig.
Vivienne Ming Chief Science Adviser
Vivienne Ming serves as the Chief Science Adviser of Shiftgig. Vivienne started at Shiftgig in May of 2015. Vivienne is... read more
Jay Lenstrom EVP-Experiential
Jay Lenstrom serves as the EVP-Experiential of Shiftgig.
Vikki Caruso VP of People
Vikki Caruso serves as the VP of People of Shiftgig. Vikki started at Shiftgig in July of 2017. Vikki is currently... read more
Philip Whelan Managing Director
Philip Whelan serves as the Managing Director of Shiftgig. Philip started at Shiftgig in October of 2015. Philip is... read more
Irem Metin Vice President, Product
Irem Metin serves as the Vice President, Product of Shiftgig.
Matt Kamhi VP of Operations and Customer Success
Matt Kamhi serves as the VP of Operations and Customer Success of Shiftgig.
How much do people at Shiftgig get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Shiftgig is $100,782, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,955, or $56 per hour.
At Shiftgig, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $297,071 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $40,411 annually. Average Shiftgig salaries by department include: Admin at $55,186, Business Development at $116,785, Customer Support at $44,020, and Engineering at $112,337. Half of Shiftgig salaries are above $117,955.
7 employees at Shiftgig rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 23 ratings) while 7 employees at Shiftgig rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 8 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $65k | $65k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $88k | $88k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $118k | $118k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $199k | $199k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $256k | $256k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $309k | $309k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $366k | $366k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Shiftgig score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Shiftgig in the Bottom 25% of companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Shiftgig across various culture dimensions.
Shiftgig's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Shiftgig's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Shiftgig's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Shiftgig applied for 4 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Shiftgig has a total of 235 employees
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This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Engineering | 43% | |
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All Industries | 43% | |
Marketing | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 79% | |
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Seattle | 7% | |
Lombard | 7% | |
Dallas | 7% |
What is Shiftgig address?
Shiftgig location is at 550 W Jackson Blvd
Who is the CEO of Shiftgig?
Shiftgig CEO is Wade Burgess, their score by employees is 48
What is Shiftgig eNPS?
The eNPS for Shiftgig is -45
What is the salary for CS Rep in Shiftgig?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 40k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in Shiftgig?
The average salaries for Engineering in Shiftgig is 112k