3.1 Compensation package

There are two types of compensation: direct compensations and indirect compensations. For most tech companies, direct benefits include three main components:

• base salary (cash)
• equity grants (shares, options)
• bonuses

Indirect benefits are more diverse and can be very generous but often at major tech companies. Below are some excamples.

• health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• catered meals, snacks and drinks
• wellness stipend for gym membership, workout gear reimbursement, massages, physical therapy, meditation
• subsidy for commuting, phone, phone plan
• corporate discounts for car rentals, flights, electronics, events
• student loan repayment
• education assistance programs such as tuition reimbursement
• conference attendance assistance
• paid time off