Low Pay + Horrible Hybrid Work Policy - Anonymous employee KnowBe4 Employee Review

2.0
Nov 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited PTO, low stress, nice people

Cons

Compensation is significantly below market for account executive and sales director roles, 60k base for a rep in this market asking for 3+ years of experience and 80-90k base for a sales director is significantly below market for comparable roles with similar experience level. Need to increase the pay and eliminate the hybrid policy. 4 days a week in the office to sit in a cubicle with headphones on by yourself and go on zoom meetings all day makes 0 sense and adds 0 value.

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KnowBe4 Response
6mo
Thanks for your feedback! Competitive pay, bonuses, and benefits matter — and we take that seriously. We review compensation every year to make sure our teams are rewarded for being the best at what they do.Pleased send your ideas - we’d love to hear them at peopleops@knowbe4.com.

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