


Diverse employees at Sonatype have rated Work Culture, CEO Rating, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sonatype have rated Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Sonatype employees are 30% more likely to recommend Sonatype as a great place to work
| 52% | Promoters |
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| 26% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Sonatype is rated average by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sonatype employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Meetings categories, putting Sonatype’s culture in the Top 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Sonatype was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sonatype is rated B
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Sonatype ranks in the Top 30% of other companies on Comparably with 51-200 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 31 Sonatype employee reviews, 92% were positive. The remaining 8% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sonatype improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 92% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 8% |
What is the best part about your compensation package?My pay is adequate, but I also live in the Midwest.
What did you like most about the interview process?They spent as much time asking and listening to what I was looking for in a company than asking me about my accomplishments to make sure there is a fit.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?honest, respectful, acceptance of all types of people (ie sex, age, race). We don't really talk about it, we just are diversified and focused on having the BEST team of experts!
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Better management and a capable vision and direction for the company.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communicating with the rest of the company
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Sonatype was founded in 2008 and its current CEO is Wayne Jackson. Since its inception 18 years ago, Sonatype has grown to 140 employees.
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| Headquarter | 8161 Maple Lawn Blvd, Suite 250 Fulton, MD 20759 United States of America |
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| Website | sonatype.com |
| Founding Date | 2008 |
| Tel | 301-684-8080 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.sonatype.com/careers-sonatype |
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Sonatype competitors include WhiteSource, beqom, Black Duck Software, and Jfrog. Sonatype ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sonatype compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Sonatype has 140 employees. 34 employees at Sonatype have reviewed Sonatype 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 34 Sonatype employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sonatype are pleased with their total compensation at Sonatype, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sonatype are extremely happy with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Sonatype are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sonatype believe the environment at Sonatype is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sonatype is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at Sonatype work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Sonatype are extremely happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Sonatype is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. Sonatype 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.
Employees’ understanding of Sonatype's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 Sonatype employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
Wayne’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Sonatype’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with Over 10 Years experience, Caucasian employees, and Male employees. However, Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Sonatype’s competitors, Wayne Jackson ranks right above beqom CEO Fabio Ronga. Under Jackson’s leadership, Sonatype employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Meetings. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Sonatype could stand to see real improvement.
The Sonatype Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Wayne Jackson, SVP Worldwide Sales Bill Smith, and SVP, Products and Engineering Mike Hansen
Wayne Jackson CEO / President
Wayne Jackson serves as the CEO / President of Sonatype.
Bill Smith SVP Worldwide Sales
Bill Smith serves as the SVP Worldwide Sales of Sonatype.
Mike Hansen SVP, Products and Engineering
Mike Hansen serves as the SVP, Products and Engineering of Sonatype.
Denison Wright Vice President Of Engineering
Denison Wright serves as the Vice President Of Engineering of Sonatype.
Dalton Menhall Vice President Sales - Eastern US & Canada
Dalton Menhall serves as the Vice President Sales - Eastern US & Canada of Sonatype.
Craig Vaughan VP of Finance
Craig Vaughan serves as the VP of Finance of Sonatype.
Scott Stockton VP of Sales - Western US, Western Canada & Latin America
Scott Stockton serves as the VP of Sales - Western US, Western Canada & Latin America of Sonatype.
Derek Weeks Vice President
Derek Weeks serves as the Vice President of Sonatype. Derek started at Sonatype in Jan of 2014. Derek currently resides... read more
How much do people at Sonatype get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sonatype is $77,573, or $37 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $144,401, or $69 per hour.
At Sonatype, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $171,675 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $42,410 annually. Average Sonatype salaries by department include: Engineering at $113,991, Operations at $77,907, Product at $118,860, and Design at $76,011. Half of Sonatype salaries are above $144,401.
21 employees at Sonatype rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 20 employees at Sonatype rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $74k | $74k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $110k | $110k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $158k | $158k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $191k | $191k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $207k | $207k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $216k | $216k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Sonatype score the company 78/100 across various culture categories, placing Sonatype in the Bottom 45% 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 Sonatype across various culture dimensions.
Sonatype's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. Sonatype's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.

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What is Sonatype address?
Sonatype location is at 8161 Maple Lawn Blvd, Suite 250
Who is the CEO of Sonatype?
Sonatype CEO is Wayne Jackson, their score by employees is 87
What is Sonatype eNPS?
The eNPS for Sonatype is 30
What is the salary for Lead Engineer in Sonatype?
Lead Engineer average salary in the US is 132k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Sonatype?
The average salaries for Admin in Sonatype is 51k