Tech Company Salary and Job Satisfaction Report Reveals Pay and Culture Differences
The Technology Company Salary and Job Satisfaction Report from PayScale, Inc. sheds light on the characteristics of top tech companies, including job details, demographics, job satisfaction levels, and benefits. The report examines data from Amazon, Apple, Dell, Facebook, Google, Hewlett-Packard, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft, providing insights into what sets these companies apart.
Key Takeaways:
- Median pay for Google employees is 23% higher than similar workers at other companies and 10% higher than similar workers at other big tech companies.
- Workers at Hewlett-Packard (HP) earn 5% less than similar workers at other employers and 15% less than similar workers at other big tech companies.
- Employees of IBM tend to stay at IBM, with an average tenure of eight years, which is about six years longer than the tenure at other tech firms.
- IBM workers tend to be the oldest, with a typical age of 44 years old.
- Workers at Facebook are relatively young, with a typical age of 26 years old.
- Female employees make up only 25% of the workforce at these tech companies, compared to over 50% across all industries.
- Microsoft is the most flexible tech company in terms of determining work and vacation schedules.
- Facebook employees are the most satisfied with their jobs, while those at HP are the least satisfied.
Statistics:
- Median pay for Google employees is 23% higher than similar workers at other companies.
- Workers at Hewlett-Packard (HP) earn 5% less than similar workers at other employers.
- Employees of IBM have an average tenure of eight years.
- IBM workers have a typical age of 44 years old.
- Workers at Facebook have a typical age of 26 years old.
- Female employees make up only 25% of the workforce at these tech companies.
- Microsoft employees have the most flexibility in determining work and vacation schedules.
Sources:
- PayScale, Inc., "Technology Company Salary and Job Satisfaction Report," June 06, 2011,