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Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Owned by Bill Austin since 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees, operates 28 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com. read more
Starkey Company Culture
Starkey Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.4/5
Starkey's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A+Perks & Benefits
A-Gender
BOffice Culture
BManager
BStarkey CEO
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brandon Sawalich
60 /100
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Diversity at Starkey
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+
Diverse employees at Starkey have rated Perks And Benefits, Happiness, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Starkey
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at Starkey have rated Perks And Benefits, Meetings, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Starkey eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-25
Starkey employees are -25% more likely to recommend Starkey as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 56% | Detractors |
Working at Starkey
Working at Starkey is rated average by 74 employees, across various culture dimensions. Starkey employees are most satisfied about Perks And Benefits, Office Culture, and Manager categories, putting Starkey’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 50% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Starkey was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Starkey
C+
Overall Company Culture at Starkey is rated C+
Last updated a month ago
Top
50%
Starkey ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Starkey Employee Reviews
Out of 57 Starkey employee reviews, 81% were positive. The remaining 19% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Starkey improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 81% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 19% |
Positive Reviews From Starkey Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Innovative and always customer focused
- What did you like most about the interview process?Meeting different executives who are super knowlegeable
- What makes you most happy at work?A good and warm work environment
Constructive Feedback From Starkey Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Listening and supporting employees who tell the truth.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Lack of respect financial rewards below average
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?CEO has no ability to lead
Starkey Company Information
Starkey Company Overview
Starkey is a privately held, global hearing technology company headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Owned by Bill Austin since 1967, Starkey is known for its innovative design, development and distribution of comprehensive digital hearing systems. Led today by President and CEO Brandon Sawalich, Starkey has more than 5,000 employees, operates 28 facilities and does business in more than 100 markets worldwide. Learn more at starkey.com.
Starkey was founded in 1967 and its current CEO is Brandon Sawalich. Since its inception 59 years ago, Starkey has grown to 5000 employees.
Starkey Mission, Vision & Values
Starkey Mission & Values
Starkey is much more than the hearing aids we produce. Starkey is an experience. One that doesn't merely promise more, but delivers more: more communication, more participation, and more opportunities to do what you love to do.
Starkey Vision Statement
Alone we can't do much. Together, we can change the world
| Headquarter | 6801 Washington Ave S Minneapolis, MN 55344 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.starkey.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1967 |
| Tel | 1(888) 481-5512 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.starkey.com/contact-starkey-hearing/careers |
| Social Sites |
Starkey Competitors
Starkey competitors include Phonak AG and Unitron Hearing Limited. Starkey ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Starkey compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Starkey Employees
Starkey has 5000 employees. 74 employees at Starkey have reviewed Starkey across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 74 Starkey employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Starkey are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Starkey, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Starkey are generally satisfied with their team. 74 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C. The majority believe the meetings at Starkey are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Starkey believe the environment at Starkey is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Starkey is moderate. About 57% of the employees at Starkey work 8 hours or less, while 3% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Starkey are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Starkey - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Starkey is that the company was prepared on their first day. Starkey employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 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.
Starkey KPIs and OKRs
At Starkey 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Starkey's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Starkey employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Starkey CEO & Leadership
Starkey CEO - Brandon Sawalich
60 /100
Starkey’s CEO Brandon Sawalich started in this role in 2020. Brandon’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Brandon in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Brandon Sawalich’s employees rank Starkey in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 30% for Office Culture, and in the Top 35% for Manager. Sawalich is generally unpopular with Starkey employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Engineering department, and by Caucasian employees and Male employees. However, employees in the HR department have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
Starkey Leadership
The Starkey Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Brandon Sawalich, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering Achin Bhowmik, and Chief Customer Officer Paul Phillips
Brandon Sawalich CEO / President
Brandon Sawalich serves as the CEO / President of Starkey.
Achin Bhowmik Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering
Achintya K. (Achin) Bhowmik, Ph.D., is the Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Engineering at... read more
Paul Phillips Chief Customer Officer
As Chief Sales Officer, Paul Phillips leads our efforts in growing and developing our wholesale markets around the... read more
Thomas Ting General Counsel
Tom Ting holds over 18 years of extensive legal and business experience gained in various company settings. During his... read more
Chris Hillman Chief Operations Officer
With over 20 years of experience developing, transforming and leading global businesses and world-class operations,... read more
Tani Austin Chief Philanthropy Officer
Tani Austin is Chief Philanthropy Officer at Starkey. Tani has more than 35 years of experience in the hearing... read more
Sara Burdak Chief Audiology Officer and Executive Vice President of Product Strategy
Dr. Sara Burdak joined Starkey as an audiologist on the Hearing Research and Technology team in 1999. Over the last 16... read more
Dave Fabry Chief Innovation Officer
As Chief Innovation Officer, Dave Fabry, Ph.D., leads end-to-end innovations within our clinical audiology department.... read more
Jeffrey Geigel Chief Commercial Officer
Jeff Geigel has over 20 years of experience in the hearing healthcare industry. He has a proven track record of success... read more
Starkey Salaries
How much does Starkey pay?
How much do people at Starkey get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Starkey is $124,072, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,265, or $58 per hour.
At Starkey, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $214,491 annually and the lowest is a Marketing Operations at $35,000 annually. Average Starkey salaries by department include: Legal at $158,869, Customer Support at $81,296, Finance at $94,164, and HR at $110,920. Half of Starkey salaries are above $122,265.
37 employees at Starkey rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 115 ratings) while 36 employees at Starkey rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 36 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Starkey employees include job titles like Marketing Manager and Marketing Operations. Comparably data has a total of 4 salary records from Starkey employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $64k | $64k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $92k | $92k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $119k | $119k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $166k | $166k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $220k | $220k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $247k | $247k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $278k | $278k | 100th Percentile |
$124,072*
Average Compensation
$122,265*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Starkey Salaries by City
Starkey Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Starkey
Diverse employees at Starkey score the company 90/100 across various culture categories, placing Starkey in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Starkey across various culture dimensions.
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Starkey Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Starkey PTO
Starkey's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year.
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Starkey Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Starkey applied for 21 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 86% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Starkey has a total of 5000 employees
21
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 86% Granted (18 out of 21)
- 0% Denied ( out of 21)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 21)
- 14% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (3 out of 21)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Starkey on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 71% | |
|---|---|---|
Product | 14% | |
Admin | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
Eden Prairie | 14% | |
Saint Paul | 14% | |
Other | 14% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Starkey
What is Starkey address?
Starkey location is at 6801 Washington Ave S
Who is the CEO of Starkey?
Starkey CEO is Brandon Sawalich, their score by employees is 60
What is Starkey eNPS?
The eNPS for Starkey is -25
What is the salary for CS Rep in Starkey?
CS Rep average salary in the US is 39k
What are the salaries in the Sales in Starkey?
The average salaries for Sales in Starkey is 176k
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