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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWaggener Edstrom employees are -67% more likely to recommend Waggener Edstrom as a great place to work
| 0% | Promoters |
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| 33% | Passives |
| 67% | Detractors |
Working at Waggener Edstrom is rated below average by 3 employees, across various culture dimensions. Waggener Edstrom employees rate Executive Team highest among all categories, and think that Manager and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting Waggener Edstrom’s culture in the Bottom 20% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at Waggener Edstrom was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Waggener Edstrom is rated D
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Waggener Edstrom ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 12 Waggener Edstrom employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Waggener Edstrom improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Leadership is a mixed bag. Some are really great and take an interest in growing their employees’ care
What makes you most happy at work?There can be some compelling projects and enjoyable clients.
What did you like most about the interview process?The recruiters and HR team are seemingly good people who are dedicated to finding professional and cultural fits for the agency.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Simply, pay at WE is not comparable to similar positions at similar agencies. It’s probably 85
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?It’s mostly an issue of leadership more than coworkers.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?Better leadership would go a long way.
"Waggener Edstrom Worldwide is a global, integrated communications agency."
To help innovative brands tell tech stories grounded in humanity
To build real and meaningful relationships with clients and influencers, execute work that connects with the audience's head and heart, and communicate with bold purpose.
| Headquarter | Bellevue, WA United States of America |
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| Website | waggeneredstrom.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1983 |
| Company Status | Private |
Waggener Edstrom competitors include Edelman. Waggener Edstrom ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Waggener Edstrom compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
3 employees at Waggener Edstrom have reviewed Waggener Edstrom 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 3 Waggener Edstrom employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Waggener Edstrom are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Waggener Edstrom, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Waggener Edstrom are mostly dissatisfied with their team. 3 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D-. Less than half believe the meetings at Waggener Edstrom are effective, and less half look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Waggener Edstrom believe the environment at Waggener Edstrom is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Waggener Edstrom is comfortably fast. About 67% of the employees at Waggener Edstrom work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Waggener Edstrom are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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 this moment no Waggener Edstrom employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Waggener Edstrom's KPIs and OKRs.
How much do people at Waggener Edstrom get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Waggener Edstrom is $108,617, or $52 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $100,741, or $48 per hour.
At Waggener Edstrom, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $270,118 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $37,930 annually. Average Waggener Edstrom salaries by department include: Engineering at $121,075, Customer Support at $59,290, Operations at $98,863, and Sales at $185,668. Half of Waggener Edstrom salaries are above $100,741.
3 employees at Waggener Edstrom rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings) while 3 employees at Waggener Edstrom rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 4 ratings).
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| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $78k | $78k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $91k | $91k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $163k | $163k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $254k | $254k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $265k | $265k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $333k | $333k | 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 Waggener Edstrom across various culture dimensions.
Waggener Edstrom's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. Waggener Edstrom's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Waggener Edstrom applied for 2 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
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Who is the CEO of Waggener Edstrom?
Waggener Edstrom CEO is Melissa Waggener Zorkin, their score by employees is 63
What is Waggener Edstrom eNPS?
The eNPS for Waggener Edstrom is -67
What is the salary for Director of Marketing in Waggener Edstrom?
Director of Marketing average salary in the US is 137k
What are the salaries in the Design in Waggener Edstrom?
The average salaries for Design in Waggener Edstrom is 80k
Who are Waggener Edstrom competitors?
Waggener Edstrom main competitors are Edelman