competitive compensation package

Definition

A vague promise in job postings that usually means below-market salary plus benefits everyone else offers anyway. It's competitive only if you're comparing against companies actively trying to underpay people.

Example Usage

They offered a competitive compensation package that was competitive with salaries from 2015.

Source: Job posting and recruitment language

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