$200k
Min Salary
$300k
Avg Base Salary
$600k
Max Fortune 500
$2M+
Max with Equity
📋 Salary by Role
C-Level
Range: $400k-$1.5M+
Typical split:
- Base Salary: 60-70%
- Bonus: 20-30%
- Equity: 30-50% of total comp
Example: CEO, CFO, CMO, COO, CTO
EVP/SVP/VP
Range: $250k-$800k+
Typical split:
- Base Salary: 70-80%
- Bonus: 20-30%
- Equity: 10-30% of total comp
Example: VP of Sales, VP of Marketing, SVP of Operations
Directors
Range: $200k-$400k+
Typical split:
- Base Salary: 80-90%
- Bonus: 10-20%
- Equity: 5-15% of total comp
Example: Director of Marketing, Director of Sales
📊 Salary by Industry
| Industry | Min Salary | Avg Salary | Max Salary | Unicorn Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortune 500 | $200k | $320k | $600k+ | N/A |
| Startups | $200k | $350k | $1M+ | $450k |
| Healthcare | $250k | $350k | $400k+ | N/A |
| Technology | $250k | $380k | $500k+ | $420k |
📍 Salary by Location
Atlanta, GA
Base Salary: $250k-$350k+
Unicorns: $300k-$450k+
Total Comp: $400k-$1M+
Why Atlanta: Major HQ for Fortune 500, strong startup ecosystem
Remote
Base Salary: $200k-$350k+
Total Comp: $350k-$1M+
Why Remote: Competitive comp to attract talent from expensive markets
Southeast
Base Salary: $220k-$400k+
Total Comp: $300k-$900k+
Why Southeast: Lower cost of living, growing tech hubs (Nashville, Austin)
🎁 Bonus & Equity Breakdown
Base Salary Expectations
- C-Level: $400k-$1.5M+
- VP: $250k-$800k+
- Director: $200k-$400k+
- Sr. Level: $200k-$350k+
Typical Bonus Structure
- Fortune 500: 20-30% of base salary
- Startups (early-stage): 0-10% (prioritize equity)
- Startups (Series C+): 10-20% of base salary
- Equity-only packages: $400k-$1M+ with high equity
Equity Expectations
- Fortune 500: $50k-$300k RSUs/year
- Startups (Series A): 0.1-0.5% equity pool
- Startups (Series B+): 0.3-1.0% equity pool
- Unicorns: 0.5-2.0% with high valuation
🧮 Total Compensation Calculator
Total: $725,000
Base: $300,000 (41%)
Bonus: $75,000 (10%)
Equity: $200,000 (28%)
📚 Reference Sources
Data Sources:
- Company career sites (Fortune 500 & startups)
- LinkedIn Jobs (Salary data)
- Glassdoor (Salary reports)
- Burning Glass (Market intelligence)
Research Date:
January 31, 2026
Updated:
Monthly basis with new job postings and market changes