What funding stages are covered by these benchmarks?

The skill provides comprehensive compensation data for Seed, Series A, Series B, and Series C+ companies.

Does it account for different geographic locations?

Yes, it includes specific multipliers for Tier 1 (SF/NYC), Tier 2 (LA/Austin), and Tier 3 (Remote/Other) locations to ensure regional competitiveness.

Can I use this for non-engineering roles?

While it covers engineering, it also provides specific adjustments for Sales (OTE structures), Executive-level hires, and general Individual Contributor roles.

How are equity grants calculated?

Equity is provided as a percentage of fully-diluted company ownership, segmented by seniority level and company funding stage.

What are the different salary percentiles for?

Data includes 25th (budget-conscious), 50th (market-competitive baseline), and 75th (aggressive hiring for top talent) percentiles.

Startup Compensation Benchmarks

Name: Startup Compensation Benchmarks
Author: yamz8

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Productivity & Workflow

Provides data-driven salary and equity benchmarks for startup hiring across various funding stages and roles.

About

This skill empowers startup leaders and hiring managers by providing precise, stage-adjusted compensation data from Seed to Series C+. It enables Claude to help users calculate competitive offers, determine equity grant sizes, and apply location-based salary adjustments (Tier 1-3) to ensure market-competitive hiring practices for roles ranging from Junior Individual Contributors to C-level executives.

Key Features

Percentile-based targeting for 25th, 50th, and 75th market rates
Role-specific modifiers for Engineering, Sales, and Executive positions
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Salary and equity data segmented by Seed through Series C+ stages
Guidance on equity refresh grants and total compensation philosophy
Tiered location multipliers for major hubs, mid-markets, and remote work

Use Cases

Drafting a competitive offer letter for a Senior Engineer at a Series A startup
Determining the equity percentage for a first VP hire at a Seed-stage company
Adjusting salary expectations for a remote hire based on local market tiers

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Key Features

Percentile-based targeting for 25th, 50th, and 75th market rates
Role-specific modifiers for Engineering, Sales, and Executive positions
0 GitHub stars
Salary and equity data segmented by Seed through Series C+ stages
Guidance on equity refresh grants and total compensation philosophy
Tiered location multipliers for major hubs, mid-markets, and remote work

Use Cases

Drafting a competitive offer letter for a Senior Engineer at a Series A startup
Determining the equity percentage for a first VP hire at a Seed-stage company
Adjusting salary expectations for a remote hire based on local market tiers