Meaning & Definition

Total compensation

Total compensation comprises all payments and benefits from an employer to an employee. This encompasses base salary, bonuses for high performance, employee benefits, non-monetary perks, stock options enabling share purchase or sale, commissions for salespersons, and tips for service workers such as restaurant crew members.

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