# comp-analysis

Benchmarks salaries against market data, places roles in bands, and models equity grants. Shows whether an offer is competitive and where retention risks sit.

- skill · `type=skill` · Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, OpenCode · 2800 installs · ★ 33071
- Author: anthropics · official Anthropic repository
- License: Apache-2.0 · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/HEAD/human-resources/skills/comp-analysis/SKILL.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/skills/comp-analysis

## What it does

The skill analyzes compensation: base, equity, bonuses. Returns percentile bands (25th, 50th, 75th, 90th) by role, location, and company stage — startup, growth, public. Upload a CSV of team data and it will flag who sits above or below band, and where retention risks are.

Models stock options and refresh grants. With `~~compensation data` connected, it pulls verified benchmarks; with `~~HRIS`, it loads current comp data automatically. Without connectors, it uses web research and public salary sources.

Location drives the numbers: San Francisco, Austin, and London are different markets. Output is a table by role, level, and total comp, not just base.

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill comp-analysis -a claude-code
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.claude/skills/comp-analysis/SKILL.md` — Copy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/comp-analysis/

### Codex

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill comp-analysis -a codex
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.agents/skills/comp-analysis/SKILL.md` — For all projects use ~/.agents/skills/

### Cursor

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill comp-analysis -a cursor
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.cursor/skills/comp-analysis/SKILL.md` — Cursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/

### GitHub Copilot

1. **GitHub CLI**
```bash
gh skill install anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins comp-analysis
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/skills/comp-analysis/SKILL.md`

### Gemini CLI

1. **Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill comp-analysis -a gemini-cli
```

2. **Platform CLI**
```bash
gemini skills install https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --path human-resources/skills/comp-analysis
```

### Windsurf (Devin Desktop)

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.devin/skills/comp-analysis/SKILL.md` — The legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works

### OpenCode

**Skills CLI (Vercel)**
```bash
npx skills add anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins --skill comp-analysis -a opencode
```

### Claude.ai

**Claude.ai**
- Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/tree/HEAD/human-resources/skills/comp-analysis/SKILL.md

## When to use it
- check if an offer is competitive for a candidate
- find employees below band and retention risks
- model the cost of a four-year refresh grant
- compare base and equity against market percentiles

## Example prompts
- What should we pay a Senior Backend Engineer in Berlin?
- Is this offer competitive: $180k base, $50k equity, 20% bonus?
- Model a refresh grant of 10,000 shares over four years at $50 per share

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---
name: comp-analysis
description: Analyze compensation — benchmarking, band placement, and equity modeling. Trigger with "what should we pay a [role]", "is this offer competitive", "model this equity grant", or when uploading comp data to find outliers and retention risks.
argument-hint: "<role, level, or dataset>"
---

# /comp-analysis

> If you see unfamiliar placeholders or need to check which tools are connected, see [CONNECTORS.md](../../CONNECTORS.md).

Analyze compensation data for benchmarking, band placement, and planning. Helps benchmark compensation against market data for hiring, retention, and equity planning.

## Usage

```
/comp-analysis $ARGUMENTS
```

## What I Need From You

**Option A: Single role analysis**
"What should we pay a Senior Software Engineer in SF?"

**Option B: Upload comp data**
Upload a CSV or paste your comp bands. I'll analyze placement, identify outliers, and compare to market.

**Option C: Equity modeling**
"Model a refresh grant of 10K shares over 4 years at a $50 stock price."

## Compensation Framework

### Components of Total Compensation
- **Base salary**: Cash compensation
- **Equity**: RSUs, stock options, or other equity
- **Bonus**: Annual target bonus, signing bonus
- **Benefits**: Health, retirement, perks (harder to quantify)

### Key Variables
- **Role**: Function and specialization
- **Level**: IC levels, management levels
- **Location**: Geographic pay adjustments
- **Company stage**: Startup vs. growth vs. public
- **Industry**: Tech vs. finance vs. healthcare

### Data Sources
- **With ~~compensation data**: Pull verified benchmarks
- **Without**: Use web research, public salary data, and user-provided context
- Always note data freshness and source limitations

## Output

Provide percentile bands (25th, 50th, 75th, 90th) for base, equity, and total comp. Include location adjustments and company-stage context.

```markdown
## Compensation Analysis: [Role/Scope]

### Market Benchmarks
| Percentile | Base | Equity | Total Comp |
|------------|------|--------|------------|
| 25th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 50th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 75th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |
| 90th | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] |

**Sources:** [Web research, compensation data tools, or user-provided data]

### Band Analysis (if data provided)
| Employee | Current Base | Band Min | Band Mid | Band Max | Position |
|----------|-------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|
| [Name] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | $[X] | [Below/At/Above] |

### Recommendations
- [Specific compensation recommendations]
- [Equity considerations]
- [Retention risks if applicable]
```

## If Connectors Available

If **~~compensation data** is connected:
- Pull verified market benchmarks by role, level, and location
- Compare your bands against real-time market data

If **~~HRIS** is connected:
- Pull current employee comp data for band analysis
- Identify outliers and retention risks automatically

## Tips
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