COMPLIANT SCALABLE FRAMEWORK
Compensation & Leveling Framework
Smart pay practices for scalable growth
A trusted compensation framework delivering predictable headcount spend while reducing the cultural debt from sporadic practices across job function, location & level.
Compensation for Contribution: Eliminate Cultural Debt with Fair Pay
A strong compensation framework isn’t just a financial tool—it’s the foundation for a healthy, scalable business. It allows finance teams to accurately forecast headcount budgets while fostering a culture where employees feel valued and fairly compensated. This balance is critical for driving employee satisfaction, retention, and long-term success.
A leveling framework defines contribution expectations for different job levels and titles, ensuring equity across locations and departments. It helps employees understand their career paths and provides leaders with a defensible strategy for evaluating the value of their contributions.
The Unicorn Talent Compensation & Leveling Framework brings proven, industry-standard practices to growing companies, making it easy to scale compensation strategies with confidence. Download it today to align your budget, culture, and employee experience for sustained growth.
Nested leveling framework
Justify compensation variance for like titles by creating in-level variance for new in role, strong contributor, and ready for promotion.
Standardized mid-point progression
Control rogue managers headcount budget and drive consistency in compensation changes with standardized salary changes.
Customize and segment
The same job level commands different pay by focus area, location and a variety of variables. Easily customize your compensation framework to suite your buisiness
TEMPLATE
Download Compensation & Leveling Framework Template
Our framework provides a structured approach to defining job levels and titles, ensuring each role reflects the value and contribution of its employees. The Leveling Tool creates clarity around how roles are categorized, while the Compensation Framework follows best practices to deliver equitable pay across levels—regardless of job family, location, or other variables. By reducing cultural risks and promoting fairness, you’ll help your organization scale more efficiently and foster a stronger, more cohesive workplace culture.