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PARTICIPANTS
7
TOTAL
RATINGS
131
Updated on: July 22, 2025

Universal Electronics Company Culture

Universal Electronics Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.9/5
Universal Electronics' Overall Culture is rated C-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Leadership
C+
Team
C+
CEO Rating
C
Manager
C
Perks & Benefits
C

Universal Electronics CEO

Bottom 45%Bottom 45% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Paul Arling Universal Electronics' CEO
Paul Arling
66 /100
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Diversity at Universal Electronics

N/A

Women at Universal Electronics

N/A

Universal Electronics 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 10%Bottom 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-57

Universal Electronics employees are -57% more likely to recommend Universal Electronics as a great place to work

14%Promoters
15%Passives
71%Detractors

Working at Universal Electronics

Working at Universal Electronics is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Universal Electronics employees rate Leadership highest among all categories, and think that Outlook and eNPS have the most room for improvement, putting Universal Electronics’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Universal Electronics was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Universal Electronics

C-

Overall Company Culture at Universal Electronics is rated C-

Last updated months ago

Bottom
30%

Universal Electronics ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Universal Electronics Employee Reviews

Universal Electronics Company Information

HeadquarterUnited States of America
Websitewww.uei.com
Company StatusPublic
StockUEIC

Universal Electronics Competitors

Universal Electronics competitors include Echelon. Universal Electronics ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Universal Electronics compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Echelon's Logo
    Echelon
    3.3/5
  2. #2
    Universal Electronics' Logo
    Universal Electronics
    2.9/5
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Universal Electronics Employees

7 employees at Universal Electronics have reviewed Universal Electronics 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 7 Universal Electronics 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 Universal Electronics are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Universal Electronics, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Universal Electronics are generally satisfied with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Less than half believe the meetings at Universal Electronics are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Universal Electronics believe the environment at Universal Electronics is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Universal Electronics is extremely fast. About 25% of the employees at Universal Electronics work 8 hours or less.

Overall, the employees at Universal Electronics are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining Universal Electronics - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.

Universal Electronics Employee Onboarding

Universal Electronics KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Universal Electronics' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 Universal Electronics employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes100%
No0%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Universal Electronics KPIs & OKRs

Universal Electronics CEO & Leadership

Universal Electronics CEO - Paul Arling

Paul Arling Universal Electronics' CEO
66 /100

Paul’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Paul in the Bottom 45% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Paul Arling’s employees rank Universal Electronics in the Top 50% for Leadership, in the Top 50% for Team, and in the Bottom 40% for Manager.

Universal Electronics Leadership

The Universal Electronics Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Paul Arling, Executive Vice President of Asia Cheung Hyen Chong, and CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Senior VP Bryan Hackworth

  • Paul Arling CEO / President

    Paul Arling CEO / President

    Mr. Paul D. Arling has been the Chief Executive Officer of Universal Electronics Inc. since October 2000. Mr. Arling... read more

  • Cheung Hyen Chong Executive Vice President of Asia

    Mr. Cheung Hyen Chong, also known as David, serves as an Executive Vice President of Asia at Universal Electronics Inc.... read more

  • Bryan Hackworth CFO, Chief Accounting Officer & Senior VP

    Mr. Bryan M. Hackworth has been the Chief Financial Officer of Universal Electronics Inc., since August 18, 2006. Mr.... read more

  • Louis Sylvester Hughes Chief Operating Officer

    Mr. Louis Sylvester Hughes, also known as Lou, has been the Chief Operating Officer of Universal Electronics Inc. since... read more

  • Paul J. M. Bennett Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer

    Mr. Paul J. M. Bennett has been Strategic Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer at Universal Electronics Inc. since... read more

  • Jim Poon Senior Vice President of Asia Operations

    Mr. Jim Poon has been the Senior Vice President of Asia Operations at Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI) since August 17,... read more

  • Ramzi S. Ammari Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning & Strategy

    Mr. Ramzi S. Ammari has been Senior Vice President of Corporate Planning & Strategy at Universal Electronics Inc. (UEI)... read more

  • Gilbert Fung Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Sales - Asia

    Dr. Gilbert Fung, Ph.D., has been Senior Vice President of Sales - Asia at Universal Electronics Inc. since April 2014.... read more

  • Hrag G. Ohannessian Senior Vice President of OEM/Satellite Business Unit - Americas

    Mr. Hrag G. Ohannessian has been Senior Vice President of Oem/Satellite Business Unit - Americas at Universal... read more

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Universal Electronics Salaries

How much does Universal Electronics pay?

How much do people at Universal Electronics get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Universal Electronics is $113,261, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $118,545, or $56 per hour.

At Universal Electronics, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $182,271 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $47,083 annually. Average Universal Electronics salaries by department include: Admin at $56,429, Business Development at $112,770, Product at $134,040, and Sales at $129,867. Half of Universal Electronics salaries are above $118,545.

4 employees at Universal Electronics rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Universal Electronics rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 6 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$68k
$68k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$91k
$91k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$111k
$111k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$166k
$166k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$221k
$221k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$270k
$270k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$280k
$280k100th Percentile
$113,261*
Average Compensation
$118,545*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Universal Electronics Salaries by Department

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Diversity & Inclusion at Universal Electronics

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Universal Electronics across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100
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Universal Electronics Perks & Benefits

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
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Universal Electronics PTO

Universal Electronics' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Universal Electronics' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo100%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Universal Electronics PTO Policy

Universal Electronics Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, Universal Electronics applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 89% were approved.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Universal Electronics unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

9
Total Applied
  • 89% Granted (8 out of 9)
  • 0% Denied ( out of 9)
  • 11% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 9)
  • 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 9)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Universal Electronics

Who is the CEO of Universal Electronics?

Universal Electronics CEO is Paul Arling, their score by employees is 66

What is Universal Electronics eNPS?

The eNPS for Universal Electronics is -57

What is Universal Electronics revenue?

Universal Electronics revenue is $696M

What is the salary for Sales Associate in Universal Electronics?

Sales Associate average salary in the US is 67k

What are the salaries in the Admin in Universal Electronics?

The average salaries for Admin in Universal Electronics is 56k

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