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Urban Institute Company Culture
Urban Institute Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.2/5
Urban Institute's Overall Culture is rated B+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Outlook
AEnvironment
A-Team
A-Work Culture
BCEO Rating
BUrban Institute CEO
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Simon Kaplan
72 /100
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Recommend to a Friend?
23
Urban Institute employees are 23% more likely to recommend Urban Institute as a great place to work
| 56% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 11% | Passives |
| 33% | Detractors |
Working at Urban Institute
Working at Urban Institute is rated highly by 9 employees, across various culture dimensions. Urban Institute employees are most satisfied about Outlook, Environment, and Team categories, putting Urban Institute’s culture in the Top 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 30% compared to other companies in Washington, DC. See below in detail how working at Urban Institute was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Urban Institute
B+
Overall Company Culture at Urban Institute is rated B+
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Top
20%
Urban Institute ranks in the Top 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Urban Institute Employee Reviews
Out of 1 Urban Institute employee reviews, 100% were positive.
| Positive Reviews | 100% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 0% |
Positive Reviews From Urban Institute Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?The 403b contributions and the pto
Urban Institute Company Information
Urban Institute Company Overview
The nonprofit Urban Institute is dedicated to elevating the debate on social and economic policy.
Urban Institute Mission, Vision & Values
Urban Institute Mission & Values
OUR MISSION IS TO OPEN MINDS, SHAPE DECISIONS, AND OFFER SOLUTIONS THROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL POLICY RESEARCH.
| Headquarter | Washington, DC United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | urban.org/ |
| Founding Date | 1968 |
| Tel | (202) 833-7200 |
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Urban Institute Employees
9 employees at Urban Institute have reviewed Urban Institute 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 9 Urban Institute 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 Urban Institute are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Urban Institute, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Urban Institute are extremely happy with their team. 9 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Urban Institute are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Urban Institute believe the environment at Urban Institute is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Urban Institute is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at Urban Institute work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Urban Institute are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Urban Institute - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Washington, DC about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Washington, DC 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.
Urban Institute KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Urban Institute employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Urban Institute's KPIs and OKRs.
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Urban Institute CEO & Leadership
Urban Institute CEO - Simon Kaplan
72 /100
Simon’s approval rate is just above average, putting Simon in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Washington, DC. Simon Kaplan is well regarded by employees for the Outlook Urban Institute offers, and ranks among the Top 10% of CEOs by employees in that category. Simon is most liked by employees in the IT department and Male employees. With Simon’s leadership, Urban Institute employee respondents are most happy about their Outlook and Environment. Simon was rated slightly below average for Compensation.
Urban Institute Leadership
The Urban Institute Executive Team is rated a “C” and led by CEO Simon Kaplan, Senior Vice President for Program Planning & Management Margery Turner, and Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Erika Poethig
Simon Kaplan CEO / President
Simon Kaplan serves as the CEO / President of Urban Institute.
Margery Turner Senior Vice President for Program Planning & Management
Margery Turner serves as the Senior Vice President for Program Planning & Management of Urban Institute.
Erika Poethig Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer
Erika Poethig serves as the Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer of Urban Institute.
Nancy Vigne Vice President
Nancy Vigne serves as the Vice President of Urban Institute.
Matthew Chingos Vice President for Education Data and Policy
Matthew Chingos serves as the Vice President for Education Data and Policy of Urban Institute.
Elizabeth Kelley Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships
Elizabeth Kelley serves as the Vice President of Philanthropic Partnerships of Urban Institute.
Rob Santos Vice President & Chief Methodologist
Rob Santos serves as the Vice President & Chief Methodologist of Urban Institute.
Graham MacDonald Chief Data Scientist
Graham MacDonald serves as the Chief Data Scientist of Urban Institute.
Mary Cunningham Vice President, Metropolitan Housing and Communities Center
Mary Cunningham serves as the Vice President, Metropolitan Housing and Communities Center of Urban Institute.
Urban Institute Salaries
How much does Urban Institute pay?
How much do people at Urban Institute get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Urban Institute is $100,318, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $143,661, or $69 per hour.
At Urban Institute, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $236,250 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,693 annually. Average Urban Institute salaries by department include: Admin at $51,954, Sales at $278,568, Finance at $66,297, and Operations at $88,200. Half of Urban Institute salaries are above $143,661.
6 employees at Urban Institute rank their Compensation in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 16 ratings) while 5 employees at Urban Institute rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $77k | $77k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $109k | $109k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $139k | $139k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $186k | $186k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $269k | $269k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $353k | $353k | 100th Percentile |
$100,318*
Average Compensation
$143,661*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Urban Institute Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Urban Institute
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Urban Institute across various culture dimensions.
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Urban Institute Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Urban Institute PTO
Urban Institute PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Urban Institute Careers
Urban Institute Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Urban Institute 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
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding Urban Institute
Who is the CEO of Urban Institute?
Urban Institute CEO is Simon Kaplan, their score by employees is 72
What is Urban Institute eNPS?
The eNPS for Urban Institute is 23
What is the salary for HR Manager in Urban Institute?
HR Manager average salary in the US is 96k
What are the salaries in the Operations in Urban Institute?
The average salaries for Operations in Urban Institute is 88k
What are the benefits at Urban Institute?
Urban Institute perks and benefits are Health Insurance & PTO / Vacation Policy
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