Golden Hippo

HQ
Los Angeles
500 Total Employees
200 Product + Tech Employees
Year Founded: 2011

Golden Hippo Compensation & Benefits

Updated on September 28, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Perks & Benefits

Golden Hippo covers 100% of employee health-insurance premiums, PPO/HMO plans and HSA/FSA options, provides a 401(k) match up to 3.5%, offers 11 paid holidays, provides 16 weeks of paid parental leave for all parents, provides on-site meals and snacks, and provides additional perks such as pet insurance and internet/cell phone reimbursement, demonstrating perks and unique offerings that enhance daily life and differentiate the employee experience. 

Employees also note easy benefits enrollment, a well-equipped office with collaborative spaces, and a sense of community built through company events.

Golden Hippo Employee Perspectives

I was surprised that the company offers weekly car washes! On top of all the other perks and benefits, this was an added bonus that I did not learn about until after I joined.

Carly Campbell
Carly Campbell, HR Generalist

What People Are Saying About Golden Hippo

  • Healthcare Strength: Health coverage is widely characterized as comprehensive, with the employer covering premiums for employee‑only plans and offering HMO/PPO choices alongside HSA/FSA options. Wellness resources and on‑site facilities further support the overall health offering.
  • Retirement Support: Retirement offerings are emphasized through a company 401(k) match and participation in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Together these indicate meaningful long‑term wealth‑building potential for employees who stay.
  • Parental & Family Support: Family support is highlighted by extended paid parental leave for all parents, complemented by adoption and fertility benefits. This breadth signals a notably family‑friendly approach.

Golden Hippo's Benefits

Offers company equity

Offers performance bonuses

Monthly KPI bonus based on company performance

Provides home-office stipend for remote employees

Hosts company-sponsored family events

Offers generous parental leave

Provides adoption assistance

Provides an onsite Mother's Room

Provides family medical leave

Provides fertility benefits

Offers dental insurance

Company pays 100% of the employee's premium

Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Offers health insurance

Company pays 100% of the employee's premium

Offers mental health benefits

Offers pet insurance

Offers vision insurance

Company pays 100% of the employee's premium

Offers 401(K)

Offers disability insurance

Offers life insurance

Provides 401(K) matching