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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Spanx have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Spanx employees are -10% more likely to recommend Spanx as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 50% | Detractors |
Working at Spanx is rated below average by 34 employees, across various culture dimensions. Spanx employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Spanx’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 10% compared to other companies in Eau Claire, WI. See below in detail how working at Spanx was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Spanx is rated C-
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Spanx ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 15 Spanx employee reviews, 58% were positive. The remaining 42% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Spanx improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 58% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 42% |
What makes you most happy at work?Creating new products that solve consumers needs.
What are some of the best things about your team?Talent and strong work ethic
What do you like best about the leadership team?They lead with positivity and they really care
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Strong planning, communication, work life balance.
Spanx is a brand of women's undergarments and underwire accessories.
At SPANX, every product we create is made to support you in everything you do including our new denim
Every style is designed with an interior shaping panel and strategically placed pockets so you can feel your best and look your best too
| Headquarter | Eau Claire, WI United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.spanx.com |
| Founding Date | 2009 |
| Tel | 404-321-1608 |
| Company Status | Private |
Spanx competitors include Nordstrom and Macy's. Spanx ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Spanx compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
34 employees at Spanx have reviewed Spanx across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 34 Spanx employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 30% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Spanx are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Spanx, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Spanx are generally satisfied with their team. 34 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Spanx are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Spanx believe the environment at Spanx is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Spanx is extremely fast. About 23% of the employees at Spanx work 8 hours or less, while 15% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Spanx 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 in Eau Claire, WI about their company is that it was somewhat prepared on their first day. Eau Claire, WI employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 79% 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.
At this moment no Spanx employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Spanx's KPIs and OKRs.
Sara’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Sara in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Eau Claire, WI. Sara Blakely’s employees rank Spanx in the Top 5% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 30% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 45% for Happiness. When compared to Spanx’s competitors, Sara Blakely ranks below both Macy's CEO Jeff Gennette and Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom.
The Spanx Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO Sara Blakely, Vice President of Global Sales Misty Elliott, and Vice President of Global Sales Leigh McKelvey
Sara Blakely CEO / President
Sara Blakely serves as the CEO / President of Spanx.
Misty Elliott Vice President of Global Sales
Misty Elliott serves as the Vice President of Global Sales of Spanx. Misty started at Spanx in Feb of 2011. Misty... read more
Leigh McKelvey Vice President of Global Sales
Leigh McKelvey serves as the Vice President of Global Sales of Spanx. Leigh started at Spanx in Jun of 2015. Leigh... read more
Mala Brindisi Chief Operating Officer
Mala Brindisi serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Spanx. Mala started at Spanx in Jun of 2016. Mala currently... read more
Michelle Woo Executive Director of the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation
Michelle Woo serves as the Executive Director of the Spanx by Sara Blakely Foundation of Spanx. Michelle currently... read more
Kiana Miree Vice President Of Merchandising
Kiana Miree serves as the Vice President Of Merchandising of Spanx. Kiana currently resides in the Greater Atlanta Area.
Patrick Sweeney Vice President Retail Operations -E Commerce, Digital, Retail Stores
Patrick Sweeney serves as the Vice President Retail Operations -E Commerce, Digital, Retail Stores of Spanx. Patrick... read more
How much do people at Spanx get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Spanx is $112,451, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,461, or $54 per hour.
At Spanx, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,438 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $45,227 annually. Average Spanx salaries by department include: Business Development at $96,175, Design at $100,031, Product at $147,488, and Finance at $80,332. Half of Spanx salaries are above $112,461.
16 employees at Spanx rank their Compensation in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 46 ratings) while 16 employees at Spanx rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $206k | $206k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $261k | $261k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $266k | $266k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Spanx across various culture dimensions.
Spanx PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.

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In 2019, Spanx applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 50% were approved.
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Candidates By Department
IT | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 33% | |
Sales | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Eau Claire | 33% | |
|---|---|---|
Buford | 33% | |
Other | 33% |
Who is the CEO of Spanx?
Spanx CEO is Sara Blakely, their score by employees is 59
What is Spanx eNPS?
The eNPS for Spanx is -10
What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in Spanx?
Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 75k
What are the salaries in the HR in Spanx?
The average salaries for HR in Spanx is 111k
Who are Spanx competitors?
Spanx main competitors are Nordstrom, Macy's