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Toptal Company Culture
Toptal Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Toptal's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Manager
A+Executive Team
ATeam
ALeadership
A-Meetings
A-Toptal CEO
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Taso Val
75 /100
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Diversity at Toptal
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Diverse employees at Toptal have rated Executive Team, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Toptal
Bottom 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D
Women at Toptal have rated Retention, Manager, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Toptal 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?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
24
Toptal employees are 24% more likely to recommend Toptal as a great place to work
| 53% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 29% | Detractors |
Working at Toptal
Working at Toptal is rated highly by 236 employees, across various culture dimensions. Toptal employees are most satisfied about Manager, Executive Team, and Team categories, putting Toptal’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Toptal was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Toptal
B+
Overall Company Culture at Toptal is rated B+
Last updated 12 days ago
Top
20%
Toptal ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Toptal Employee Reviews
Out of 69 Toptal employee reviews, 84% were positive. The remaining 16% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Toptal improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 84% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 16% |
Positive Reviews From Toptal Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?The flexibility to work from home fosters a healthy work-life balance.
- What makes you most happy at work?Working with smart people on meaningful product for satisfactory compensation.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Management excels at reading market signals and responding promptly.
Constructive Feedback From Toptal Employees
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Provide your employees, those that trust you, with TRUE visibility into the performance of the company and what they should expect. Consistently letting go of their teammates with no warnings promotes a culture of fear.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Promotion salary increase better social benefits
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?I had discussions with other companies that offered me higher salaries for similar types of jobs
Toptal Company Information
Toptal Mission, Vision & Values
Toptal Mission & Values
Uniquely, mission statements have the capacity to create value both as offensive (opportunity generating) tools, and defensive (downside mitigating) tools. Before we explore these points, however, we should first seek to understand what constitutes a good/effective mission statement.
| Headquarter | 548 Market St, # 36879 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.toptal.com |
| Tel | (888) 604-3188 |
Toptal Competitors
Toptal competitors include Hudson, Upwork, Cake Development Corporation, and Gigster. Toptal ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Toptal 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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Toptal Employees
236 employees at Toptal have reviewed Toptal across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 12 days ago.
Overall, the 236 Toptal employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Toptal are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Toptal, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Toptal are extremely happy with their team. 236 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Toptal are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Toptal believe the environment at Toptal is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Toptal is comfortably fast. About 56% of the employees at Toptal work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Toptal are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Toptal - Employee Onboarding
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.
Toptal KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Toptal's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 Toptal employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
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Toptal CEO & Leadership
Toptal CEO - Taso Val
75 /100
Taso’s approval rate is in the Top 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Toptal’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, Male employees, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, Female employees, Caucasian employees, and employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Toptal’s competitors, Taso Val ranks right above Upwork CEO Hayden Brown. Under Val’s leadership, Toptal employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Executive Team. Gender and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Toptal could stand to see real improvement.
Toptal Leadership
The Toptal Executive Team is rated an “A” and led by CEO Taso Val, Consulting CTO / Software Architect / Engineer B Cabell, and Co-founder, COO Breanden Beneschott
Taso Val CEO / President
Taso Val serves as the CEO / President of Toptal.
Breanden Beneschott Co-founder, COO
Breanden Beneschott serves as the Co-founder, COO for Toptal. Breanden started at Toptal in November of 2010. Breanden... read more
Dror Liebenthal VP of Operations
Dror Liebenthal serves as the VP of Operations for Toptal. Dror started at Toptal in August of 2018. Dror is based in... read more
Mark Bosma VP of Sales
Mark Bosma serves as the VP of Sales for Toptal. Mark started at Toptal in March of 2015. Mark is based in the Sioux... read more
Andrew Graunke Director of Design, Toptal Enterprise
Andrew Graunke serves as the Director of Design, Toptal Enterprise for Toptal. Andrew started at Toptal in April of... read more
Scott Ritter Director of Client Success
Scott Ritter serves as the Director of Client Success for Toptal. Scott started at Toptal in March of 2011. Scott is... read more
Keith Berlin VP of Events
Keith Berlin serves as the VP of Events for Toptal. Keith started at Toptal in July of 2017. Keith is based in the... read more
Carlos Aguirre Vice President of Finance
Carlos Aguirre serves as the Vice President of Finance of Toptal. Carlos currently resides in the Greater Philadelphia... read more
Toptal Salaries
How much does Toptal pay?
How much do people at Toptal get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Toptal is $118,292, or $56 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,723, or $57 per hour.
At Toptal, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $208,333 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $48,029 annually. Average Toptal salaries by department include: Product at $146,069, HR at $109,685, Engineering at $134,681, and Finance at $85,812. Half of Toptal salaries are above $118,723.
52 employees at Toptal rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 157 ratings) while 49 employees at Toptal rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 52 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Toptal employees include job titles like Automation Engineer and Sales Rep. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Toptal employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $69k | $69k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $93k | $93k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $114k | $114k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $245k | $245k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $281k | $281k | 100th Percentile |
$118,292*
Average Compensation
$118,723*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Toptal Salaries by City
Toptal Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Toptal
Diverse employees at Toptal score the company 59/100 across various culture categories, placing Toptal in the Bottom 25% 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 Toptal across various culture dimensions.
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Toptal Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Toptal PTO
Toptal's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Toptal's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
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Toptal Careers
Toptal Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Toptal applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
2
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (2 out of 2)
- 0% Denied ( out of 2)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 2)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 2)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Toptal Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Toptal on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 75% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 25% |
Candidates By Location
New York City | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Akron | 25% | |
Other | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Toptal
What is Toptal address?
Toptal location is at 548 Market St, # 36879
Who is the CEO of Toptal?
Toptal CEO is Taso Val, their score by employees is 75
What is Toptal eNPS?
The eNPS for Toptal is 24
What is the salary for Designer in Toptal?
Designer average salary in the US is 87k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Toptal?
The average salaries for Operations in Toptal is 94k
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