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      Fun place to work but the compensation and benefits are slipping as they approach IPO - Anonymous employee Okta Employee Review

      3.0
      Sep 25, 2014
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Okta has hired a motivated and qualified staff. It is a fun place to work with mostly social and cooperative people. Senior management is a mixed bag but executive and engineering leadership is solid. The salary is fairly competitive but will need to be enhanced if they're going to keep the best talent. Their San Francisco offices on Brannan are nice and in a clean, pleasant area of SOMA, very close to the ball park. There are plenty of good restaurants in the area. Public transportation is nearby with Muni stops a block or two away and BART a little over a half mile down 2nd Street.

      Cons

      The benefits package was not competitive with what I've seen elsewhere on the market. I was surprised at how superior the benefits were at the next company I worked for, which was also a startup. While most of the staff is cooperative and friendly, there are a few prima donnas who are allowed to be less cooperative. These individuals are unpleasant to work with and are allowed to behave in this fashion because they make key contributions to the success of the company.

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      Okta Response
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      Thank you for your review. On an annual basis, our People Operations team leverages market data to ensure that we remain competitive in our industry and locations. We strive to provide benefits and perks that are aligned with our company’s philosophy in rewarding our employees with not only competitive compensation and benefits, but by investing in our employees' career growth and success.

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      5.0
      May 26, 2026
      Marketing manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Well-structured and highly organized. Lots of learning and growth opportunities, autonomy and ownership. Companywide AI trainings and certification. Great people

      Cons

      Two-year limit on contractors and not a lot of headcount to convert contractors to FTE

      1.0
      Jun 4, 2026
      Staff data engineer
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Smart, talented, and supportive colleagues. Interesting products and the opportunity to work on technology that impacts many customers. Good work-life balance in most teams. Collaborative culture with opportunities to learn from experienced peers. Strong brand recognition and valuable experience for your resume

      Cons

      Cons Recognition is lacking, especially for individual contributors. Strong performance and consistent delivery do not necessarily translate into career advancement, promotions, or meaningful salary increases. Growth opportunities appear limited for ICs, while management roles seem to receive a greater share of advancement and compensation opportunities. After several years, many individual contributors may find themselves reaching a career plateau with few clear paths for progression. If career growth, promotion opportunities, and compensation advancement are important priorities, it may be worth evaluating other opportunities once you’ve gained experience here

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