Startup Compensation Benchmarks

Overview

This skill provides salary and equity benchmark data for startup hiring. Data is segmented by company stage, role level, and location tier to help CEOs make competitive offers.

How to Use This Data

1. Identify company stage (Seed, Series A, B, C+)
2. Determine role level (IC, Senior, Staff, Manager, Director, VP, C-level)
3. Apply location tier adjustment (Tier 1, 2, or 3)
4. Consider percentile target (25th for budget-conscious, 50th for competitive, 75th for aggressive)

Salary Benchmarks by Stage and Level

Seed Stage Companies