The 20 Best Places to Work in Salem, OR As Rated by the Women Who Work There (February 2020)
Our list of the most female-friendly employers in Salem, OR is based on ratings and reviews from the women who work there.
InHerSight users rate their employers on 16 factors of female-friendliness, including paid time off, management opportunities, equal opportunities for women and men, the ability to work remotely, maternity and adoptive leave, flexible work hours, and more.
The companies on this list have ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former employees as of February 7, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best places to work in Salem, OR
1. Castlight Health
4.1 stars
Castlight Health is a computer software company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.8 stars) and paid time off (4.6 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Castlight Health:
"Great culture and benefits. Unfortunately they didn’t focus enough on operationalization and allowed politics to infiltrate"
2. Hilti
3.9 stars
Hilti is a construction company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hilti:
"I've read the past 2 years, Hilti has further improved their policies to provide better work-life balance and to allow paid parental time off (for both mothers and fathers). Thi..."
3. OCHIN, Inc
3.9 stars
OCHIN, Inc is a hospital & health care company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for OCHIN, Inc:
"OCHIN is a great company to work for! I believe in our mission, and it's great to see a lot of women in management... (not to mention a brilliant female CEO!)"
4. Salesforce
3.9 stars
Salesforce is an internet company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Salesforce:
"A really wonderful place to work that cares deeply about equality. "
5. lululemon athletica
3.9 stars
lululemon athletica is a retail company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.8 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for lululemon athletica:
"Lululemon is a company that very obviously values all people. There are ample opportunities for development and enhancement. The company supports you as an individual while enco..."
6. GlaxoSmithKline
3.9 stars
GlaxoSmithKline is a pharmaceuticals company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and the people you work with (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for GlaxoSmithKline:
"In the time I have been here, I have had strong female managers at the VP level in the company. I have strongly felt that there is equal opportunity for advancement and assignm..."
7. Ruby Receptionists
3.9 stars
Ruby Receptionists is a telecommunications company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.7 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ruby Receptionists:
"This is the most gender positive job I've ever had."
8. Principal Financial Group
3.8 stars
Principal Financial Group is a financial services company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and female representation in leadership (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Principal Financial Group:
"I love working here but wish they offered better maternity leave, longer and fully paid, not just short term disability. "
9. Logical Position
3.8 stars
Logical Position is a marketing and advertising company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.6 stars) and employer responsiveness (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Logical Position:
"As a woman who has worked in sales for most of my career, I can legitimately say that Logical Position has given me the most equal treatment, in terms of aid, supportiveness, op..."
10. Google
3.8 stars
Google is an internet company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Google:
"Have never felt any discrimination at Google. Every team I've worked on, led by either men or women, explicitly discusses the importance of parental leave and work-life balance...."
11. CareOregon
3.8 stars
CareOregon is an insurance company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and flexible work hours (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CareOregon:
"I feel very privileged to work for such a wonderful company. Every employee is supported, respected, and cared for. It's a wonderful feeling going to work and loving what you do"
12. Fidelity Investments
3.8 stars
Fidelity Investments is a financial services company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Fidelity Investments:
"Hands down best company I have worked for, one of the leaders for woman in the financial industry."
13. Autodesk
3.7 stars
Autodesk is a computer software company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for wellness initiatives (4.1 stars) and ability to telecommute (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Autodesk:
"A pretty good environment, with room for growth"
14. RTI International
3.7 stars
RTI International is a research company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for RTI International:
"Great place to work-- women well represented and respected. No paid maternal or paternal leave though which is completely strange given the priorities here for health and family. "
15. Biogen
3.7 stars
Biogen is a biotechnology company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Biogen:
"Amazing company to work for with many opportunities for growth and a lot of support!"
16. Cielo Talent
3.7 stars
Cielo Talent is a human resources company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (4.8 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Cielo Talent:
"Cielo is the best position I have ever held. It has fantastic benefits, a comfortable work environment, and the flexibility I need in a schedule to be able to care for my family..."
17. Procter and Gamble
3.7 stars
Procter and Gamble is a consumer goods company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Procter and Gamble:
"There are some structural things (e.g. Technical Career System) that seem to support/reinforce gender biases.."
18. Genentech
3.7 stars
Genentech is a biotechnology company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Genentech:
"Female manager didn't support me as an employee with my maternity leave. It came across as a huge burden to her and I was laid off when she heard that I wanted to have a 2nd baby."
19. Airbnb
3.7 stars
Airbnb is an internet company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.5 stars) and social activities and environment (4.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Airbnb:
"Vibrant, inclusive culture with a lot of initiatives for diversity that are starting to show effect."
20. Deloitte
3.6 stars
Deloitte is a management consulting company with locations in the Salem, OR area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Deloitte:
"excellent place for women"
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of February 7, 2020.