Does CRITICALSTART pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CRITICALSTART employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CRITICALSTART. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CRITICALSTART?

91% of CRITICALSTART employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CRITICALSTART 4.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.5 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CRITICALSTART?

Cyber Security Analyst (7) , Cyber Security Engineer (6) , SSE- Development (4) , Security Analyst (4) , Cyber Security Specialist (3) , Marketing (3) , Security Engineer (3) , Senior Software Engineer (3) , Account Executive (2) , Account Manager (2) , Engineer (2) , SOC Engineer (2) , Senior Security Analyst (2)

What are the pros of working at CRITICALSTART according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and super smart engineers." ((in 18 reviews)); "Fun fast environment with great leadership" ((in 16 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CRITICALSTART according to real employee reviews?

"Pay could be better for the breadth of knowledge and throughput capacity expected." ((in 5 reviews)); "Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 reviews))

What are employees saying about CRITICALSTART layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CRITICALSTART layoffs and their outlook for job security at CRITICALSTART in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CRITICALSTART locations?

Plano , Dallas , Denver , Lehi , Chicago , New York , Oklahoma City , Durham , Houston , Little Rock , Gaithersburg , Tampa

CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

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CRITICALSTART has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 156 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CRITICALSTART employee rating is 21% above average for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.7 stars).

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156 reviews

5.0

Feb 5, 2025

Challenging and Rewarding place to work!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The people at Critical Start are among the most knowledgeable in their individual areas of expertise. Everyday you will learn a new way to think about or approach a problem. The work is challenging as it is a fast growing organization. The unified goal of being customer obsessed is consistently displayed in how everyone conducts their day to day operations.

Cons

This organization is growing rapidly, so all employees are challenged to deliver above and beyond what most organizations would see as acceptable work.

CRITICALSTART Response

1y

Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're glad you find the work at Critical Start both challenging and rewarding and appreciate the expertise and customer focus of our team. We understand that rapid growth brings high expectations, and we recognize the effort it takes to go above and beyond. As we continue to scale, we remain committed to supporting our employees by investing in their growth and ensuring they have the resources needed to succeed. Your feedback is invaluable, and we appreciate your dedication to our mission!

4.0

Feb 3, 2025

Short experience review

Front end developer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility in working hours, diverse team members, well-organized teams

Cons

If you are a remote developer, it might be hard for you to stay for a long time

CRITICALSTART Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you appreciated the flexibility, diverse teams, and well-organized structure. We understand that remote work can come with challenges, and we're continuously looking for ways to enhance the experience for all employees. Your insights are valuable, and we appreciate your time with us!

5.0

Jan 28, 2025

Good culture

Security analyst

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good place to work great teams.

Cons

Pay is under market value.

CRITICALSTART Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad to hear you enjoy being part of our great teams and the positive work environment at CRITICALSTART. We also appreciate your feedback on compensation and are actively reviewing ways to ensure we remain competitive in the market. Your input is truly valuable to us.

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