What is your methodology for ranking companies?

Built In’s Best Places to Work list rates companies algorithmically based on compensation and employer benefits information identified in our database. Compensation and benefits are weighted equally.

For compensation, we look at the median percentile for salaries entered for a company relative to the median salaries for the same positions at other companies in our database.

For benefits, we look at the offerings most important to our users and assign points to each benefit and perk. We look at the following categories and weight them accordingly:

1. Health & Wellness
2. Financial Planning & Stability
3. Flexible & Diverse Work Environment
4. Professional & Social Impact
5. Perks & Discounts

For example, our system awards more points for 401(K) matching than a perk like beer on tap.

How do I get my company in the Best Places to Work list?

To be eligible for our Best Places to Work list:

1. Complete the “Perks of Working Here” section on your company profile.
2. Update the local and total employee numbers on your company profile.
3. Encourage your employees to anonymously submit their salary information on Built In. A company must have at least 5 salaries submitted on Built In to be eligible for inclusion.

Once complete, and assuming your offerings are competitive, your company will rank within 24 hours. Keep in mind that our Best Places to Work list is based on empirical data so there is no guarantee you will rank.

What is a small company? What is a mid-size company?

We consider companies to be mid-size if they have 101 - 500 employees in total. Small companies are those with fewer than 100 employees in total.