Data Dictionary

21min

Overview
Contains explanations and examples of all data fields available in the Glassdoor Companies dataset.
All personal/company information mentioned within this context is entirely fictional and is solely intended for illustrative purposes.
Data points by category
﻿Metadata﻿
﻿Company profile details﻿
﻿Firmographics﻿
﻿Social media and websites﻿
﻿Related posts﻿
﻿Ratings﻿
The data points in the example snippets have been rearranged for better grouping. To see where a specific data point stands, check the full data sample here.
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Metadata
Record metadata
Data point
Description
Data type
meta
Contains metadata about the record
Object
created_at_date
Date when the record was initially scraped
Array of numbers (integer)
created_at_timestamp
Unix timestamp for when the record was first scraped
Float
updated_at_date
Date when the record was last updated
Array of numbers (integer)
updated_at_timestamp
Unix timestamp for when the record was last updated
Float
version_id
Identifier for the dataset version
String
source
Source from which the record was obtained
String
object
Data object type
String
is_deleted
Indicates if the record is available on Glassdoor
Boolean
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Record metadata
"_meta": {
	"source": "glassdoor",
	"object": "company",
	"created_at_date": [
		2021,
		1,
		22
	],
	"created_at_timestamp": 1611290232.696056,
	"updated_at_date": [
		2024,
		5,
		1
	],
	"updated_at_timestamp": 1714561033.173981,
	"version_id": "b4615eeb",
	"is_deleted": false
"_meta": {
	"source": "glassdoor",
	"object": "company",
	"created_at_date": [
		2021,
		1,
		22
	],
	"created_at_timestamp": 1611290232.696056,
	"updated_at_date": [
		2024,
		5,
		1
	],
	"updated_at_timestamp": 1714561033.173981,
	"version_id": "b4615eeb",
	"is_deleted": false
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Profile metadata
Data point
Description
Data type
doc
Dataset starting point
Object
source_id
Record identifier on Glassdoor
String
main_source_id
Indicates the primary company profile when there are multiple profiles for different company branches
String
id
Record identifier in our database
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Meta information
"doc": {
      "source_id": "1144661",
      "main_source_id": "6036",
      "id": "glassdoor_company_1144661",
"doc": {
      "source_id": "1144661",
      "main_source_id": "6036",
      "id": "glassdoor_company_1144661",
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Company profile details
Data point
Description
Data type
url
Profile URL
String
image
Logo URL
String
description
Description 
Note: contains control characters
String
mission
Mission statement
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Company profile details
"url": "https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Overview/Working-at-example-company-EI_IE97866566655556416.htm?countryPickerRedirect=true",
"image": "https://media.glassdoor.com/sql/978416/example-company-squarelogo-1545395085457.png",
"description": "Example Company is a cutting-edge IT company specializing in innovative software development, cloud computing services, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses worldwide.",
"mission": "Our mission is to empower businesses with innovative and reliable IT solutions, driving growth and efficiency through technology.",
"url": "https://www.glassdoor.com.au/Overview/Working-at-example-company-EI_IE97866566655556416.htm?countryPickerRedirect=true",
"image": "https://media.glassdoor.com/sql/978416/example-company-squarelogo-1545395085457.png",
"description": "Example Company is a cutting-edge IT company specializing in innovative software development, cloud computing services, and cybersecurity solutions for businesses worldwide.",
"mission": "Our mission is to empower businesses with innovative and reliable IT solutions, driving growth and efficiency through technology.",
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Firmographics
Data point
Description
Data type
location
Headquarters location
String
name
Name
String
type
Type
String
founded
Founding year
Integer
industry
Associated industry
String
employee_count
Size
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Company details
"location": "Indianapolis, IN",
"name": "Example Company",
"type": "Company - Public",
"founded": 2011,
"industry": "Security & Protective",
"employee_count": "1 to 50 Employees",
"location": "Indianapolis, IN",
"name": "Example Company",
"type": "Company - Public",
"founded": 2011,
"industry": "Security & Protective",
"employee_count": "1 to 50 Employees",
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CEO
Data point
Description
Data type
ceo
Full name of the company's CEO
String
ceo_approval_count
Approval rate of the CEO
Float
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
CEO
"ceo": "John Doe",
"ceo_approval_count": -1.0,
"ceo": "John Doe",
"ceo_approval_count": -1.0,
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Revenue
Data point
Description
Data type
revenue
Revenue
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Revenue
"revenue": "$2 to $5 billion (USD)",
"revenue": "$2 to $5 billion (USD)",
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Social media and websites
Data point
Description
Data type
website
Website URL
String
contact_info
Social media profile URLs
Object
twitter
Twitter profile URL
String
facebook
Facebook page URL
String
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Social media presence
"website": "https://example-company.io",
"contact_info": {
       "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/example-company",
       "twitter": "https://twitter.com/example-company"
},
"website": "https://example-company.io",
"contact_info": {
       "facebook": "https://www.facebook.com/example-company",
       "twitter": "https://twitter.com/example-company"
},
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Related posts
Data point
Description
Data type
job_count
Number of active job postings 
Integer
salary_count
Number of company salary posts 
Integer
benefit_count
Number of employee comments/ratings on the company benefits
Integer
review_count
Number of employee reviews
Integer
interview_count
Number of employee comments on job interviews
Integer
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Related posts
"job_count": 239,
"salary_count": 716,
"benefit_count": 172,
"review_count": 568,
"interview_count": 93,
"job_count": 239,
"salary_count": 716,
"benefit_count": 172,
"review_count": 568,
"interview_count": 93,
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Ratings
Overall rating
Data point
Description
Data type
rating
Ratings on Glassdoor 
Object
aggregated
Overall rating
Float
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Rating
"rating": {
          "aggregated": 3.8,
        },
"rating": {
          "aggregated": 3.8,
        },
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Rating distribution
Data point
Description
Data type
star_distribution
Count of each star rating given in the reviews
Object
1 - 5
Number of reviews that gave one to five stars to the company
Integer
percentage_distribution
Percentage distribution of each star rating in the reviews
Object
1 - 5
Percentage distribution by the total number of stars given in the reviews
Float
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Stars
"star_distribution": {
            "1": 13,
            "2": 23,
            "3": 52,
            "4": 64,
            "5": 60
          },
          "percentage_distribution": {
            "1": 6.13,
            "2": 10.85,
            "3": 24.53,
            "4": 30.19,
            "5": 28.3
          }
"star_distribution": {
            "1": 13,
            "2": 23,
            "3": 52,
            "4": 64,
            "5": 60
          },
          "percentage_distribution": {
            "1": 6.13,
            "2": 10.85,
            "3": 24.53,
            "4": 30.19,
            "5": 28.3
          }
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Detailed ratings 
Data point
Description
Data type
rating
Detailed ratings
Note: optional ratings that might not be visible in the data.
Object
culture_values
Average rating for the company's culture and values
Float
career_opportunities
Average rating for the career opportunities in the company
Float
compensation_benefits
Average rating for the compensation and benefits in the company
Float
senior_management
Average rating for the company's senior management
Float
work_life_balance
Average rating for the work-life balance in the company
Float
diversity_inclusion
Average rating for diversity and inclusion in the company
Float
biz_outlook
Percentage of employee reviews indicating a positive business outlook
Float
ceo
Percentage of employee reviews that approve of CEO
Float
recommend
Percentage of employee reviews that recommend to a friend
Float
See a snippet of the dataset for reference:
Detailed rating
"rating": {
        "culture_values": 3.9,
        "career_opportunities": 3.7,
        "compensation_benefits": 3.5,
        "senior_management": 3.3,
        "work_life_balance": 3.6,
        "diversity_inclusion": 3.9,
        "biz_outlook": 61,
        "ceo": 87.0,
        "recommend": 73
            }
"rating": {
        "culture_values": 3.9,
        "career_opportunities": 3.7,
        "compensation_benefits": 3.5,
        "senior_management": 3.3,
        "work_life_balance": 3.6,
        "diversity_inclusion": 3.9,
        "biz_outlook": 61,
        "ceo": 87.0,
        "recommend": 73
            }
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Data point	Description	Data type
meta	Contains metadata about the record	Object
created_at_date	Date when the record was initially scraped	Array of numbers (integer)
created_at_timestamp	Unix timestamp for when the record was first scraped	Float
updated_at_date	Date when the record was last updated	Array of numbers (integer)
updated_at_timestamp	Unix timestamp for when the record was last updated	Float
version_id	Identifier for the dataset version	String
source	Source from which the record was obtained	String
object	Data object type	String
is_deleted	Indicates if the record is available on Glassdoor	Boolean

Data point	Description	Data type
doc	Dataset starting point	Object
source_id	Record identifier on Glassdoor	String
main_source_id	Indicates the primary company profile when there are multiple profiles for different company branches	String
id	Record identifier in our database	String

Data point	Description	Data type
url	Profile URL	String
image	Logo URL	String
description	Description Note: contains control characters	String
mission	Mission statement	String

Data point	Description	Data type
location	Headquarters location	String
name	Name	String
type	Type	String
founded	Founding year	Integer
industry	Associated industry	String
employee_count	Size	String

Data point	Description	Data type
ceo	Full name of the company's CEO	String
ceo_approval_count	Approval rate of the CEO	Float

Data point	Description	Data type
revenue	Revenue	String

Data point	Description	Data type
website	Website URL	String
contact_info	Social media profile URLs	Object
twitter	Twitter profile URL	String
facebook	Facebook page URL	String

Data point	Description	Data type
job_count	Number of active job postings	Integer
salary_count	Number of company salary posts	Integer
benefit_count	Number of employee comments/ratings on the company benefits	Integer
review_count	Number of employee reviews	Integer
interview_count	Number of employee comments on job interviews	Integer

Data point	Description	Data type
rating	Ratings on Glassdoor	Object
aggregated	Overall rating	Float

Data point	Description	Data type
star_distribution	Count of each star rating given in the reviews	Object
1 - 5	Number of reviews that gave one to five stars to the company	Integer
percentage_distribution	Percentage distribution of each star rating in the reviews	Object
1 - 5	Percentage distribution by the total number of stars given in the reviews	Float

Data point	Description	Data type
rating	Detailed ratings Note: optional ratings that might not be visible in the data.	Object
culture_values	Average rating for the company's culture and values	Float
career_opportunities	Average rating for the career opportunities in the company	Float
compensation_benefits	Average rating for the compensation and benefits in the company	Float
senior_management	Average rating for the company's senior management	Float
work_life_balance	Average rating for the work-life balance in the company	Float
diversity_inclusion	Average rating for diversity and inclusion in the company	Float
biz_outlook	Percentage of employee reviews indicating a positive business outlook	Float
ceo	Percentage of employee reviews that approve of CEO	Float
recommend	Percentage of employee reviews that recommend to a friend	Float

Updated 02 Jul 2024

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Glassdoor Companies

Data Sample