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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterSTAAR Surgical Company employees are 11% more likely to recommend STAAR Surgical Company as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 38% | Detractors |
Working at STAAR Surgical Company is rated highly by 12 employees, across various culture dimensions. STAAR Surgical Company employees are most satisfied about Compensation, Happiness, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting STAAR Surgical Company’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Los Angeles. See below in detail how working at STAAR Surgical Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at STAAR Surgical Company is rated B+
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STAAR Surgical Company ranks in the Top 20% 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 14 STAAR Surgical Company employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
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| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting many company managers, open dialogue, not stiff and formal
What makes you most happy at work?We make a product that positively changes peoples lives
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Multi cultural atmosphere with tolerant colleagues
STAAR Surgical Company is at the vanguard of minimally invasive ophthalmic vision enhancement and technology.
STAAR designs, develops, manufactures and markets implantable lenses for the eye and companion delivery systems. These lenses are intended to provide visual freedom to patients, lessening or eliminating the reliance on glasses or contact lenses.
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| Headquarter | 1911 Walker Ave Monrovia, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | staar.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1982 |
| Tel | 6263598402 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | STAA |
STAAR Surgical Company competitors include CR Bard and LivaNova. STAAR Surgical Company ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how STAAR Surgical Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
12 employees at STAAR Surgical Company have reviewed STAAR Surgical Company 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 12 STAAR Surgical Company 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 STAAR Surgical Company are extremely happy with their total compensation at STAAR Surgical Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at STAAR Surgical Company are generally satisfied with their team. 12 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at STAAR Surgical Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at STAAR Surgical Company believe the environment at STAAR Surgical Company is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at STAAR Surgical Company is comfortably fast. About 100% of the employees at STAAR Surgical Company work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at STAAR Surgical Company 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 Los Angeles about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Los Angeles employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 74% 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 STAAR Surgical Company's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 STAAR Surgical Company employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
Caren’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Los Angeles. STAAR Surgical Company’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Male employees. Compared to STAAR Surgical Company’s competitors, Caren Mason ranks right above CR Bard CEO Timothy Ring. Under Mason’s leadership, STAAR Surgical Company employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and the company’s Happiness. Professional Development and Team are two areas, according to respondents, where STAAR Surgical Company could stand to see real improvement.
The STAAR Surgical Company Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Caren Mason, Chief Technology Officer Keith Holliday, and Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary Samuel Gesten J.D.
Caren Mason CEO / President
Caren Mason serves as the CEO / President of STAAR Surgical Company.
Keith Holliday Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Keith Holliday, Ph.D., has been the Chief Technology Officer since March 2017 at STAAR Surgical Company since April... read more
Samuel Gesten J.D. Chief Legal Officer & Corporate Secretary
Mr. Samuel J. Gesten, also known as Sam, J.D. has been the Chief Legal Officer of STAAR Surgical Company since April 6,... read more
Deborah Andrews Chief Financial Officer
Ms. Deborah Andrews has been the Chief Financial Officer of Staar Surgical Company since October 2, 2017. Ms. Andrews... read more
Hans-Martin Blickensdoerfer Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations - Europe & China
Mr. Hans-Martin Blickensdoerfer has been Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations - Europe & China at STAAR... read more
James Francese Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations - North America & APAC
Mr. James Francese has been Senior Vice President of Commercial Operations - North America & APAC at STAAR Surgical... read more
Scott D. Barnes M.D. Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Scott D. Barnes, M.D. has been Chief Medical Officer of STAAR Surgical Company since October 2, 2017. Dr. Barnes is... read more
Denise McEachern Global Head of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance
Ms. Denise McEachern has been Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance of STAAR Surgical Company since... read more
Graydon Hansen Senior Vice President of Global Operations
Mr. Graydon Hansen has been Senior Vice President of Global Operations at STAAR Surgical Company since November 30,... read more
How much do people at STAAR Surgical Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at STAAR Surgical Company is $72,997, or $35 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $83,776, or $40 per hour.
At STAAR Surgical Company, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $116,368 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $43,125 annually. Average STAAR Surgical Company salaries by department include: Finance at $60,111, Business Development at $100,879, Design at $76,485, and Customer Support at $63,613. Half of STAAR Surgical Company salaries are above $83,776.
6 employees at STAAR Surgical Company rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 22 ratings) while 6 employees at STAAR Surgical Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $56k | $56k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $69k | $69k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $83k | $83k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $155k | $155k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $253k | $253k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $319k | $319k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at STAAR Surgical Company score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing STAAR Surgical Company in the Top 50% 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 STAAR Surgical Company across various culture dimensions.
STAAR Surgical Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year. STAAR Surgical Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.

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In 2019, STAAR Surgical Company applied for 7 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 57% were approved, 29% certified-withdrawn, and 14% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at STAAR Surgical Company unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by STAAR Surgical Company after the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

What is STAAR Surgical Company address?
STAAR Surgical Company location is at 1911 Walker Ave
Who is the CEO of STAAR Surgical Company?
STAAR Surgical Company CEO is Caren Mason, their score by employees is 79
What is STAAR Surgical Company eNPS?
The eNPS for STAAR Surgical Company is 11
What is STAAR Surgical Company revenue?
STAAR Surgical Company revenue is $91M
What is the salary for Project Manager in STAAR Surgical Company?
Project Manager average salary in the US is 89k