Definition

In HR contexts, the complete compensation and benefits offering presented to an employee, including salary, bonuses, health insurance, retirement contributions, and various perks. It's how companies describe "what we're paying you" while making it sound more impressive by bundling in the dental plan and free coffee. Negotiating your package is essential because base salary tells only part of the story.

Example Usage

The startup couldn't match the tech giant's salary, but their equity package and unlimited PTO made the total compensation competitive.

Source: Common HR terminology

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