Does Starkey pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Starkey employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Starkey. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Starkey?

61% of Starkey employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Starkey 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Starkey?

Engineer (13) , Software Engineer (11) , Customer Service Representative (10) , Director (9) , Sales (9) , Marketing (8) , Manager (7) , Sales Representative (7) , Hearing Aid Specialist (5) , Lab Technician (5) , Research Engineer (5) , Senior Software Engineer (4) , Systems Verification Engineer (4) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Audiologist (3)

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

"Great people to work with and for" ((in 39 reviews)); "The benefits are good and the collective work of the company is fulfilling." ((in 30 reviews)); "Great team and people to work with that want to continually improve day to day operations." ((in 16 reviews)); "work/life balance is good" ((in 14 reviews)); "Friendly coworkers!" ((in 12 reviews))

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

"Starkey has a reputation for burning through their sales representatives with excessive workload and low pay." ((in 17 reviews)); "Upper management is very strict and they do not listen to what lower level employees have to say." ((in 10 reviews)); "They continue to let go good managers in order to hold onto money." ((in 9 reviews)); "Salary is low" ((in 8 reviews)); "Nepotism is alive and well." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Starkey layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Starkey locations?

Eden Prairie , Minneapolis , Burnsville , Sandy , Chicago , Missouri City , New York Mills , Douglas , Helena , Austin , Dallas , Webster , Glencoe , Chanhassen , San Diego , Berkeley , Loveland , Tiffin , Jacksonville , Miami , Tampa , Edina , Tuna , Florida Ridge

Starkey reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(443 total reviews)

Brandon Sawalich

45% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Culture & values

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.2

Career opportunities

2.8

Senior management

Starkey has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 443 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Starkey employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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Reviews by job title

443 reviews

5.0

Feb 8, 2022

Amazing Company Culture

Talent acquisition

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Amazing company culture that truly cares for their team members. They know how to put team members first so they are incredibly loyal and will go above and beyond for the company! Outstanding global outreach!

Cons

nothing comes to mind - all good

5.0

Feb 7, 2022

Boss Invests in Employees

Systems verification engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Company encourages boss to have good relationship with employees

Cons

Communication between teams can be difficult

5.0

Feb 2, 2022

Happy to work here

Principal software engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- The best part of working at Starkey is the positive impact we have on people. I can't think of a bigger gift to give someone than to restore their hearing. It's an essential part of most people's lives. - The engineering problems we tackle are challenging and engaging. You might be surprised how much goes into making hearing aids. - You can be influential at Starkey. With the right talent, ideas and motivation, an individual contributor can make an impact. - Starkey has been flexible throughout the pandemic, allowing most to work from home as their work allows. - 22 days of vacation per year, increasing to 27 days after 3 years of employment. Plus 1 day/year to volunteer at a charity of your choice. - Bill Austin, the owner, genuinely cares about helping others.

Cons

- Starkey sells only to resellers/hearing professionals. Competitors are beginning to sell direct to the consumer, undercutting Starkey and other major manufacturers by automating the services traditionally provided in a clinic. - Requirements and priorities change quickly and unexpectedly. - Product development is maturing, but still requires firefighting. - Regulatory requirements slow product development. - The President/CEO isn't quite the inspiration his step-father is, but neither would I be. Those are big shoes to fill.

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