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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterVAT Group employees are -20% more likely to recommend VAT Group as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
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| 40% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at VAT Group is rated highly by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. VAT Group employees are most satisfied about Manager, Retention, and Leadership categories, putting VAT Group’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at VAT Group was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at VAT Group is rated A+
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VAT Group ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 5 VAT Group employee reviews, 60% were positive. The remaining 40% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping VAT Group improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 60% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 40% |
What do you like best about your company?Flexibility to work from home some days
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?People care and work / life balance is important
What are some of the best things about your team?Collaborative spirit and the willingness and detail to care everyone exhibits
What would you most like to see improved at your company?The workloads between departments should be streamlined and culture and employee engagement should be promoted more
VAT is the Global Technology Leader and manufacturer in vacuum valve technology
VAT Group was founded in 1965 and its current CEO is Michael Allison. Since its inception 61 years ago, VAT Group has grown to 2400 employees.
At VAT our purpose is "Innovation for a bright future"
Innovation and engineering excellence has been the driving force behind VAT's development over the last 50 years and has earned us the leadership position in vacuum valves and their applications.
| Headquarter | Seelistrasse Sennwald, SG 9469 Switzerland |
|---|---|
| Website | www.vatvalve.com |
| Founding Date | 1965 |
| Tel | 4083755567 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VACN |
VAT Group competitors include MKS Instruments. VAT Group ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how VAT Group compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
VAT Group has 2400 employees. 6 employees at VAT Group have reviewed VAT Group 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 6 VAT Group employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Overall, the employees at VAT Group are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining VAT Group is that the company was unprepared on their first day. VAT Group employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 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.
At VAT Group 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of VAT Group's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 1 VAT Group employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
VAT Group’s CEO Michael Allison started in this role in 2018. Michael’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Michael in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Michael Allison’s employees rank VAT Group in the Top 5% for Manager, in the Top 5% for Retention, and in the Top 15% for Leadership. When compared to VAT Group’s competitors, Michael Allison ranks below MKS Instruments CEO Gerald Colella.
The VAT Group Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Michael Allison and Vice President, Global Account General Manager - Applied Materials Michael Kenny
Michael Allison CEO / President
Michael Allison serves as the CEO / President of VAT Group.
Michael Kenny Vice President, Global Account General Manager - Applied Materials
Michael Kenny serves as the Vice President, Global Account General Manager - Applied Materials of VAT GROUP. Michael... read more
How much do people at VAT Group get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at VAT Group is $113,252, or $54 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $114,457, or $55 per hour.
At VAT Group, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $184,953 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,203 annually. Average VAT Group salaries by department include: Legal at $178,647, Business Development at $115,439, IT at $98,051, and Design at $99,936. Half of VAT Group salaries are above $114,457.
2 employees at VAT Group rank their Compensation in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 8 ratings) while 2 employees at VAT Group rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 5% of similar sized companies (based on 3 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $67k | $67k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $91k | $91k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $113k | $113k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $160k | $160k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $223k | $223k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $282k | $282k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at VAT Group across various culture dimensions.
VAT Group's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. VAT Group's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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What is VAT Group address?
VAT Group location is at Seelistrasse
Who is the CEO of VAT Group?
VAT Group CEO is Michael Allison, their score by employees is 62
What is VAT Group eNPS?
The eNPS for VAT Group is -20
What is the salary for Developer in VAT Group?
Developer average salary in the US is 111k
What are the salaries in the Engineering in VAT Group?
The average salaries for Engineering in VAT Group is 130k