


Diverse employees at Sprout Social have rated Happiness, Retention, and Compensation as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Sprout Social have rated Executive Team, CEO Rating, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Sprout Social employees are 34% more likely to recommend Sprout Social as a great place to work
| 62% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 10% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at Sprout Social is rated highly by 40 employees, across various culture dimensions. Sprout Social employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, CEO Rating, and Executive Team categories, putting Sprout Social’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 20% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Sprout Social was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Sprout Social is rated B+
Last updated months ago
Sprout Social ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 28 Sprout Social employee reviews, 83% were positive. The remaining 17% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Sprout Social improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 83% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 17% |
What are some of the best things about your team?Culture here is great even though is an office company
What is the best part about your compensation package?My compensation is pretty good in my experience.
What did you like most about the interview process?Multiple viewpoints and ability to present
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?THis questions are not helpfull at all
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I've been here half a decade and make less than people coming in fresh out of college.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?There are a big group of us who put in far more than 40 hours weekly.
"Sprout Social is a social media management tool that helps users to manage social media engagement, publishing and analytics."
Sprout Social was founded in 2010 and its current CEO is Justyn Howard. Since its inception 16 years ago, Sprout Social has grown to 239 employees.
Sprout Social is a social media management tool created to help businesses grow their social media presence. The web application integrates with multiple social networks where consumers are engaging with businesses and brands.
| Headquarter | 131 S. Dearborn Street Chicago, IL 60603 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | sproutsocial.com/ |
| Founding Date | 2010 |
| Tel | 866-878-3231 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Social Sites |
Sprout Social competitors include Sprinklr, Hootsuite, Spredfast, and Moz. Sprout Social ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Sprout Social compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

Sprout Social has 239 employees. 40 employees at Sprout Social have reviewed Sprout Social 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 40 Sprout Social employees give their leadership a grade of B+, or Top 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Sprout Social are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Sprout Social, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Sprout Social are extremely happy with their team. 40 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Sprout Social are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Sprout Social believe the environment at Sprout Social is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Sprout Social is comfortably fast. About 82% of the employees at Sprout Social work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Sprout Social are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Chicago about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Chicago employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 71% 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 Sprout Social's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 Sprout Social employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Justyn’s approval rate is in the Top 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. With a high CEO score, Justyn Howard has won the Top 30% Rated CEO in 2016. Sprout Social’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Sales department, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, and Female employees. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years, Male employees, and employees with 3 to 6 Years experience have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Sprout Social’s competitors, Justyn Howard ranks right above Moz CEO Sarah Bird. Under Howard’s leadership, Sprout Social employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Executive Team. Compensation and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Sprout Social could stand to see real improvement.
The Sprout Social Executive Team is rated an “A-” and led by CEO Justyn Howard, CFO Joe Preto, and Chief Marketing Officer Jamie Gilpin
Justyn Howard CEO / President
Justyn Howard serves as the CEO / President of Sprout Social.
Jamie Gilpin Chief Marketing Officer
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Rachael Pfenning SVP Operations
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How much do people at Sprout Social get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Sprout Social is $99,817, or $47 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $120,921, or $58 per hour.
At Sprout Social, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $302,017 annually and the lowest is a Sales Associate at $40,193 annually. Average Sprout Social salaries by department include: Design at $80,807, Marketing at $206,454, Admin at $56,710, and HR at $82,224. Half of Sprout Social salaries are above $120,921.
21 employees at Sprout Social rank their Compensation in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 67 ratings) while 17 employees at Sprout Social rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $90k | $90k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $196k | $196k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $251k | $251k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $305k | $305k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $354k | $354k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Sprout Social score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing Sprout Social in the Top 15% 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 Sprout Social across various culture dimensions.
Sprout Social's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Paid Time Off is Sprout Social's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 40% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Sprout Social's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Design | 9% | |
Product | 5% | |
Other | 21% |
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Chicago | 65% | |
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New York City | 4% | |
San Francisco | 4% | |
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What is Sprout Social address?
Sprout Social location is at 131 S. Dearborn Street
Who is the CEO of Sprout Social?
Sprout Social CEO is Justyn Howard, their score by employees is 77
What is Sprout Social eNPS?
The eNPS for Sprout Social is 34
What is the salary for Account Executive in Sprout Social?
Account Executive average salary in the US is 121k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in Sprout Social?
The average salaries for Marketing in Sprout Social is 206k