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Annual Salary
Fixed annual pay, independent of performance.

The base cash compensation an employee receives each year before variable pay, bonuses, or benefits. It is typically stated as a gross annual figure in the employment contract or offer letter.

compensation
annual salary base pay fixed compensation
Market Benchmark
External pay data used to compare internal compensation.

A market benchmark compares your organization's pay levels to survey data or peer companies for similar roles, locations, and industries.

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market benchmark survey compensation data
Total Rewards
The full value proposition offered to employees.

Total rewards encompasses all financial and non-financial elements of the employee value proposition: base pay, incentives, benefits, recognition, development, and work experience.

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total rewards EVP compensation benefits
Compensation Budget
Allocated funds for salary and incentive increases.

The compensation budget is the pool of money finance and HR allocate for merit increases, promotions, and bonus payouts in a planning cycle.

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compensation budget merit increase planning
Peer Recognition
Acknowledgment of contributions by colleagues.

Peer recognition programs allow employees to celebrate each other's work through points, badges, or messages tied to company values.

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peer recognition appreciation rewards
Stock Option
Right to purchase company shares at a set price.

A stock option grants the holder the right to buy shares at the exercise price after vesting, commonly used in startup and growth-stage equity plans.

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stock option equity grant vesting
ESOP
Employee stock ownership plan structure.

An ESOP is a qualified plan that holds company stock in a trust for employees, often used in ownership transitions and long-term wealth building.

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ESOP employee stock ownership plan
Base Pay
Core cash compensation excluding variable components.

Base pay is the fixed portion of total cash compensation. It excludes bonuses, commissions, and other variable or one-time payments.

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base pay salary fixed cash
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