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YouTube Company Culture
YouTube Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.8/5
YouTube's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Office Culture
A+Diversity
A-Outlook
A-Meetings
BRetention
BYouTube CEO
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Susan Wojcicki
66 /100
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Diversity at YouTube
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at YouTube have rated Outlook, Office Culture, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at YouTube
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at YouTube have rated Office Culture, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
YouTube 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 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
2
YouTube employees are 2% more likely to recommend YouTube as a great place to work
| 43% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 16% | Passives |
| 41% | Detractors |
Working at YouTube
Working at YouTube is rated average by 423 employees, across various culture dimensions. YouTube employees are most satisfied about Office Culture, Outlook, and Meetings categories, putting YouTube’s culture in the Top 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at YouTube was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at YouTube
B
Overall Company Culture at YouTube is rated B
Last updated 15 days ago
Top
35%
YouTube ranks in the Top 35% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
YouTube Employee Reviews
Out of 252 YouTube employee reviews, 68% were positive. The remaining 32% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping YouTube improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 68% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 32% |
Positive Reviews From YouTube Employees
- What is the best part about your compensation package?the healthcare is very good
- What did you like most about the interview process?That i gelt important and part of something that was going to grow by the worl we did or didnt put in
- What makes you most happy at work?That it doesnt feel like work
Constructive Feedback From YouTube Employees
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Everything. This company is in shambles.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Be inclusive and not authoritative
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?REMOVE ALL PERQS FROM EXECS.
YouTube Company Information
YouTube Company Overview
YouTube allows users to upload, view, rate, share, add to favorites, report, comment on videos, and subscribe to other users.
YouTube was founded in 2005 and its current CEO is Susan Wojcicki. Since its inception 21 years ago, YouTube has grown to 6000 employees.
YouTube Mission, Vision & Values
YouTube Mission Statement
Our mission is to give everyone a voice and show them the world. YouTube was purchased by Google in November 2006 for $1.65B.
YouTube Values
- Freedom of Expression
- Freedom of Information
- Freedom of Opportunity
- Freedom to Belong
| Headquarter | San Bruno, CA 94066 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | youtube.com |
| Founding Date | 2005 |
| Tel | 1 650-253-0000 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | GOOG |
| Jobs | www.youtube.com/yt/jobs/ |
YouTube Competitors
YouTube competitors include Vimeo, Twitch, Livestream, and Hulu. YouTube ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how YouTube 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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YouTube Employees
YouTube has 6000 employees. 423 employees at YouTube have reviewed YouTube across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 15 days ago.
Overall, the 423 YouTube 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 YouTube are generally satisfied with their total compensation at YouTube, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at YouTube are generally satisfied with their team. 423 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at YouTube are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at YouTube believe the environment at YouTube is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at YouTube is extremely fast. About 52% of the employees at YouTube work 8 hours or less, while 29% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at YouTube are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
YouTube employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at YouTube report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
72% of YouTube employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
YouTube employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
100% of YouTube employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
YouTube employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
72% of YouTube employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining YouTube - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining YouTube is that the company was prepared on their first day. YouTube employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 50% 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.
YouTube KPIs and OKRs
At YouTube 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of YouTube's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 7 YouTube employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 6 have said yes.
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YouTube CEO & Leadership
66 /100
YouTube CEO Awards and Recognitions
Susan’s approval rate is just above average, putting Susan in the Top 50% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Susan Wojcicki is well regarded by employees for the Office Culture YouTube offers, and ranks among the Top 5% of CEOs by employees in that category. Susan is most liked by employees in the Sales department and employees with the company for Less than 1 Year. However, Non-Binary employees have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to YouTube’s competitors, Susan Wojcicki ranks just above Twitch’s CEO Daniel Clancy. With Susan’s leadership, YouTube employee respondents are most happy about their Office Culture and Outlook. Susan was rated slightly below average for Professional Development.
YouTube Leadership
The YouTube Executive Team is rated a “B-” and led by CEO Susan Wojcicki, Vice President Engineering Scott Silver, and Chief Marketing Officer Danielle Tiedt
Susan Wojcicki CEO / President
Susan Wojcicki serves as the CEO / President of YouTube.
Scott Silver Vice President Engineering
Scott Silver serves as the Vice President Engineering of YouTube. Scott started at YouTube in June of 2016. Scott is... read more
Danielle Tiedt Chief Marketing Officer
Danielle Tiedt serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of YouTube. Danielle started at YouTube in May of 2012. Danielle... read more
John Harding Vice President Engineering
John Harding serves as the Vice President Engineering of YouTube. John started at YouTube in October of 2014. John is... read more
Tony Nethercutt VP of Sales
Tony Nethercutt serves as the VP of Sales of YouTube.
Jodi Ropert Vice President, Marketing
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Lilly Ryder Executive
Lilly Ryder serves as the Executive of YouTube.
nathen crane Director Of Business Operations CTO
nathen crane serves as the Director Of Business Operations CTO of YouTube.
Matt Halprin Vice President, Operations
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YouTube Salaries
How much does YouTube pay?
How much do people at YouTube get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at YouTube is $119,126, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $131,096, or $63 per hour.
At YouTube, the highest paid job is a Group Engineering Manager at $248,345 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $49,435 annually. Average YouTube salaries by department include: Business Development at $165,198, Design at $119,015, IT at $125,631, and Legal at $121,370. Half of YouTube salaries are above $131,096.
171 employees at YouTube rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 500 ratings) while 155 employees at YouTube rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 162 ratings).
Salaries contributed from YouTube employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Developer, QA, and Operations Manager. Comparably data has a total of 12 salary records from YouTube employees.
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $76k | $76k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $102k | $102k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $130k | $130k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $193k | $193k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $249k | $249k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $316k | $316k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $322k | $322k | 100th Percentile |
$119,126*
Average Compensation
$131,096*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
YouTube Salaries by City
YouTube Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at YouTube
Diverse employees at YouTube score the company 76/100 across various culture categories, placing YouTube in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at YouTube across various culture dimensions.
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YouTube Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
YouTube PTO
YouTube's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives unlimited days off a year. YouTube's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Overview of Candidates Interested in YouTube on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 36% | |
|---|---|---|
Design | 14% | |
Product | 14% | |
Marketing | 14% | |
Customer Support | 7% | |
Other | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 14% | |
Washington | 14% | |
San Bruno | 7% | |
Nevada City | 7% | |
Other | 43% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding YouTube
Who is the CEO of YouTube?
YouTube CEO is Susan Wojcicki, their score by employees is 66
What is YouTube eNPS?
The eNPS for YouTube is 2
What is the salary for Financial Analyst in YouTube?
Financial Analyst average salary in the US is 106k
What are the salaries in the Finance in YouTube?
The average salaries for Finance in YouTube is 82k
How many employees work in YouTube?
YouTube has 6000 employees
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