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Analyzing Compa Ratios for New Hires vs Existing Employees

Pave Data Lab
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February 14, 2025
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3
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We examined the data on compa ratios for new hires compared to existing employees. Discover what it can tell you about your compensation strategy.

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Geographic Pay Differentials for New Hire Equity in the U.S.

Pave Data Lab
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February 13, 2025
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2
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When it comes to new hire equity, Pave’s data shows dramatic geographic pay differentials across the US. Explore the benchmarks.

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Assessing Total vs. Annualized Equity Award Values

Pave Data Lab
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February 13, 2025
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2
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Pave’s Calculated Benchmarks feature enables an analysis of equity benchmarks, including new hire and ongoing (or refresh) grants. Explore more here.

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AI & ML Talent Insights: 4 Key Takeaways From Our 2025 Report

Guides
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February 11, 2025
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4
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Discover four key takeaways from Pave’s 2025 AI & ML Compensation Trends & Practices Report, and download the full report to dive deeper.

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What are Geographic Pay Differentials?

Compensation 101
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February 10, 2025
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12
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What are geographic pay differentials, and how should your organization approach them in today's increasingly distributed work environment?

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Founding Software Engineer Salary & Equity: How Much Should They Get?

Hiring Tips
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February 7, 2025
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9
min read

Looking to bring on your first software engineer? Here’s what founders at the pre-seed/seed stage need to know about founding engineer equity & salary.

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What is Pay Compression?

Compensation 101
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February 4, 2025
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4
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What is pay compression, and why does it matter? Read on to understand how pay compression impacts employee retention and how to address it effectively.

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