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

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CRITICALSTART reviews

4.5

91% would recommend to a friend

(156 total reviews)

Scott White

99% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.7

Work/Life balance

4.5

Culture & values

4.4

Diversity & inclusion

4.4

Compensation and benefits

4.3

Senior management

4.3

Career opportunities

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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Reviews by job title

156 reviews

5.0

Aug 10, 2017

Critical Start

Strategic account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

CS is very progressive and always has the customer's best interest in mind. Fun place to work with a complete lack of corp politics. Management communicates well and often.

Cons

Need a few more quiet areas to work. Can't wait for new building to be completed.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your feedback

4.0

Jun 29, 2026

Strong management but disorganized operations

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong management Good career growth opportunities

Cons

Lack of organization and documentation Unclear expectations internally and externally Department communication is very siloed

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for your loyalty and for sharing such candid feedback. We're glad to hear that strong management and career growth have been consistent positives in your experience. The concerns around organization, documentation, and cross-departmental communication are valid and ones we're working to improve. We appreciate you continuing to show up and contribute while we do that work. Thank you for being part of the Critical Crew!

5.0

Jun 29, 2026

Positive culture with a need for quick adaptation

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Create culture and work life balance.

Cons

A lot of changes need to adapt quickly.

CRITICALSTART Response

Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear the culture and work-life balance have been highlights for you, those are things we work hard to protect as we grow. We also hear you on the pace of change; navigating rapid evolution isn't always easy, and we appreciate your adaptability and resilience through it. Your feedback is a helpful reminder to keep supporting our teams through transitions as thoughtfully as possible.

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