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 19 reviews)); "Fun fast environment with great leadership" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good Work/Life Balance" ((in 12 reviews)); "The team is collaborative and eager to learn despite the rapid changes that come with a high" ((in 11 reviews)); "Great benefits" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning." ((in 4 reviews)); "Pay could be better for the breadth of knowledge and throughput capacity expected." ((in 3 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

4.0

Apr 24, 2026

Great Team and Environment

Sse- development

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Transparent operations Good cooperation between teams Strong, positive working environment Encourage and seek employee feedback Excellent work/life balance Opportunities for advancement

Cons

Compensation may be below market for some jobs

CRITICALSTART Response

2mo

Thank you for the kind words and for being part of the Critical Crew! We're glad to hear that the collaborative environment, work-life balance, and growth opportunities are making a positive impact. We hear you on compensation and want you to know it's something we take seriously as we work to remain competitive. We truly value your contributions and appreciate you sharing your experience!

5.0

Apr 20, 2026

Supportive Culture, Cutting-Edge Tech, and Great Team Environment

Sr. system administrator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

My experience at Criticalstart has been very positive. The work culture is very friendly, and professional. My team is always willing to help. I had great opportunities to learn and enhance my skills. Management is supportive and encourages growth. A great place for someone looking to build their career.

Cons

Lack of clear processes or structured workflows.

CRITICALSTART Response

2mo

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review — it means a lot to hear that the culture, teamwork, and growth opportunities have made your experience at Critical Start a positive one. We're proud to foster an environment where people feel supported and encouraged to develop their skills. We also appreciate your honest feedback around processes and structured workflows; this is something we're actively working to improve as we grow. We're glad to have you on the Critical Crew!

5.0

Apr 17, 2026

Great Learning Experience with Supportive Team

Senor software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Supportive team with good learning opportunities and collaborative work culture. Management is approachable and encourages skill development.

Cons

Some processes can be more structured, and communication can be improved for better clarity in requirements and planning.

CRITICALSTART Response

2mo

Thank you for this kind review and for sharing your perspective of your journey with us! We're glad to hear the team has been supportive and that you're finding opportunities to learn and grow. Your feedback about process structure and communication clarity is well taken — these are areas we're actively focused on improving, and input like yours helps us get there. We're happy to have you on the Critical Crew and look forward to what's ahead!

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