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compensation-benchmarking

Benchmark compensation against market data for roles and levels.

Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#compensation#retention#salary benchmarking#hiring#market rate#equity planning
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins --skill compensation-benchmarking
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: compensation-benchmarking
Source: https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/main/human-resources/skills/compensation-benchmarking
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/8GG-Git/knowledge-work-plugins --skill compensation-benchmarking

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill helps benchmark compensation against market data for hiring, retention, and equity planning, ensuring competitive and fair pay practices.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Market Rate Analysis: Provides percentile bands for base salary, equity, and total compensation based on role, level, location, and company stage.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Supports informed decisions for hiring offers, retention strategies, and equity planning.
  • Use Case: When hiring a Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco for a Series B startup, use this Skill to determine a competitive salary and equity package.

Quick Start

Use the compensation benchmarking skill to find the market rate for a Product Manager in New York City.

Frequently Asked Questions about compensation-benchmarking

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I benchmark compensation for a specific role and location?▼

To benchmark compensation, provide the professional role, level, location, and company stage. The tool generates percentile bands for salary, equity, and total compensation using verified market data and web research.

What is salary benchmarking and when do I need it for hiring?▼

Salary benchmarking compares your offered pay against market rates. You need it during hiring to determine competitive salary and equity packages, and for retention and equity planning to ensure fair pay practices.

Can I use market rate analysis for equity planning at a Series B startup?▼

Yes, market rate analysis supports equity planning for various company stages including Series B startups. It provides percentile bands for equity and total compensation tailored to your specific company stage and role.

What is the best way to find market rate data for tech roles?▼

The best way to find market rate data is using a benchmarking tool that calculates percentile bands for base salary and equity. It factors in role, level, location, and company stage using verified benchmarks and web research.

What are the limitations of using market data for compensation benchmarking?▼

Limitations of compensation benchmarking include data freshness constraints and source limitations. The tool notes these limitations and relies on verified benchmarks alongside user-provided context to maintain accuracy.

Does compensation benchmarking work for retention strategies as well as hiring?▼

Yes, compensation benchmarking works for retention strategies by providing market rate analysis. It helps ensure your current employee salary and equity packages remain competitive based on role, level, and location.

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