Top 20 components of executive compensation you should negotiate

This article is part of a blueprint called How to Be VP: Compensation Edition. Download it and learn how to make a 7-figure difference in your executive compensation.


Top 20 components of executive compensation you should negotiate

This article is part of a blueprint called How to Be VP: Compensation Edition. Download it and learn how to make a 7-figure difference in your executive compensation.


The only rule of negotiating executive compensation is simple…

If you don’t ask, you don’t get. E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g is negotiable.

I’ve seen some crazy things negotiated in my day, from large sign-on bonuses and first-class travel to gym memberships, improved terms on stock options, and funding participation. The following is a list of 20+ components of executive compensation to consider.

Table of Contents: Components of Executive Compensation

The following components of executive compensation aren’t applicable to every company or role, but think of them as starting point when negotiating your next comp package.