Overview
Making competitive compensation decisions requires access to reliable, up-to-date salary data. Whether you're a startup founder setting your first compensation framework or an HR leader at a growing company, having the right benchmarking tools is essential for attracting and retaining top talent while managing budget constraints effectively.
This curated collection features the most valuable salary benchmarking platforms and resources, specifically selected for their relevance to small and medium businesses, startups, and growing organizations.
Salary Benchmarking Tools
Global Platforms
Best for European markets
Global salary benchmarking platform with particularly strong coverage and accuracy for European compensation data.
Best for US/Canada markets
Comprehensive global platform offering robust salary benchmarking with exceptional coverage across US and Canadian markets.
Specialized Platforms
For VC-backed companies
Focused exclusively on US venture capital-backed companies, providing highly relevant compensation data for the startup ecosystem.
Cost-effective crowdsourced data
Community-driven platform offering crowdsourced salary information across tech roles at a low cost point.
SMB-friendly with verified data
Ideal for small and medium businesses, combining both verified employer data and crowdsourced information for comprehensive coverage.
Traditional SMB solution
Established platform well-suited for small and medium businesses seeking reliable compensation benchmarks.
Free startup-focused tool
No-cost platform specifically designed for startups, including valuable equity compensation components often overlooked by traditional tools.
Essential Guides
Comprehensive resource covering equity compensation structures, valuation methods, and best practices for startups and growing companies.
Next Steps
Ready to benchmark your compensation strategy?
- Identify your primary market focus (US/Canada, Europe, or global)
- Consider your budget and company stage (free tools for early startups, paid platforms for scaling companies)
- Start with 2-3 complementary tools to cross-reference data and ensure accuracy
- Review the equity compensation guide to understand the full compensation picture