Does Clear Street pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Clear Street employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Clear Street. This rating has decreased by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Clear Street?

52% of Clear Street employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Clear Street 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.2 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Clear Street?

Software Engineer (33) , Senior Software Engineer (10) , Director (8) , Managing Director (8) , Associate (4) , Senior Associate (4) , Associate Director (3) , Recruiter (3) , Staff Software Engineer (3) , Chief Legal Officer (2) , Manager (2)

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

"Smart people working together with ambitious goals" ((in 18 reviews)); "up feel and great culture." ((in 15 reviews)); "The team is always ready to help others learn and grow." ((in 10 reviews)); "Great office in NYC" ((in 9 reviews)); "Good benefits" ((in 7 reviews))

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

"Obvious favoritism" ((in 3 reviews)); "Bad culture; Messy offshoring of engineering in process; No diversity; Senior management clueless, they are just hires from past friendships" ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Clear Street locations?

New York , Tampa , Chicago , Wall Street

Clear Street reviews

3.5

52% would recommend to a friend

(154 total reviews)

Edward Tilly

59% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

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Clear Street has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 154 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

Reviews by job title

154 reviews

2.0

Mar 17, 2023

Great Technology and People, but Hindered by Leadership and Culture

Software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- Visually appealing office space - Collaborative and intelligent employees - Engaging and challenging projects

Cons

- Unresponsive and inattentive leadership - High employee attrition rate - Compensation below industry standards (especially for the amount of work there is) - Lack of focus on building a healthy/positive work culture

Clear Street Response

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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. At Clear Street, it is our goal to be transparent with our employees and make sure that they feel comfortable and supported at all levels. We strive to create an environment where high-performing employees are recognized for their contributions, regardless of how long they’ve worked with us. We work tirelessly on our mission to build modern infrastructure for capital markets. The work that we do will ensure the future integrity of the financial markets and in time, will affect the lives of millions and eventually billions of people. We take this responsibility very seriously. One of our core values is “We Are Here to Win.” This means that successful team members have a deep intellectual curiosity, and are committed to the effort it takes to make our mission a success. We understand that this environment is not for everyone, and we thank you for your contributions to Clear Street and wish you all the best in your future endeavors.

2.0

Oct 10, 2025