Built In
Built In Compensation & Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Built In employees report strong confidence in the company’s compensation practices and performance-based rewards (2022 internal compensation survey). In its 2024 year-end compensation review, Built In delivered average base salary increases of approximately 5%, positioning median total compensation near the industry midpoint to ensure fair and market-aligned pay.
Earlier internal compensation surveys (2022) showed that 80% of employees were satisfied with compensation, and 60% rated pay as above industry average, reflecting competitive pay relative to peers and transparent, results-based rewards.
Eligible employees receive annual bonuses, with payouts reaching up to 120% of target in high-performing years, underscoring both goal achievability and the fairness of incentive structures.
Leadership reinforces this framework by benchmarking salaries against industry data sources such as Pave and Repvue, conducting semiannual compensation reviews, and integrating market analysis with performance evaluations to determine salary adjustments and bonus multipliers. Built In also publishes clear guidelines outlining salary bands and bonus criteria, ensuring employees understand how pay decisions are made and what drives outcomes.
Employee Perspective
Employees report confidence that pay is market-competitive, trust that bonuses reflect company and team performance, and recognition that compensation scales directly with results.
“Our leaders invest in our growth and make sure we’re rewarded for improving our craft and delivering results,” said Alton Zenon III, former staff writer (2022).
At-a-Glance
- Average annual base increase: ~5 % (2024 year-end review)
- Median total compensation: Near industry median
- Bonus range: Up to 120% of target in strong performance years
Built In employees report high satisfaction with the company’s comprehensive benefits and holistic approach to well-being (2025 internal survey). The company’s programs combine competitive healthcare coverage, meaningful paid time off, retirement support, and everyday perks that enhance life at and outside of work.
According to the Employee Handbook (effective April 14, 2025):
- Built In covers 70% of employee health insurance premiums and offers PPO and HSA plans through BlueCross BlueShield, plus dental and vision coverage through Guardian.
- Employees enrolled in the HSA plan receive an annual Built In contribution of $500 (individual) or $1,000 (family).
- The 401(k) plan includes a 50% match on the first 2% of contributions (up to a 1% match), with eligibility beginning after 90 days.
- Built In provides Flexible Paid Time Off (no accrual limits), 12 paid company holidays, and four floating holidays for cultural, volunteer, or personal use, along with a fully paid summer Recharge Week.
- Paid Parental Leave includes up to 14 weeks for primary caregivers and 6 weeks for secondary caregivers, depending on tenure.
- Other benefits include a $250 annual wellness and lifestyle stipend, commuter benefits (up to $315/month, pre-tax), pet insurance, cell phone reimbursement, technology stipends for remote work, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Built In’s culture complements these benefits with Half-Day Fridays, quarterly Wellness Days, and annual team offsites, reinforcing its belief that rest, connection, and renewal are essential to sustainable performance.
Employee Perspective
Employees consistently describe Built In’s benefits as comprehensive, easy to use, and transparent, noting smooth enrollment, responsive People Team support, and flexibility in stipends. Internal survey data (2022) show that 80% of employees were satisfied with benefits, and 65% rated Built In’s perks as better than industry average, reflecting trust in leadership’s focus on employee well-being.
At-a-Glance
- Health coverage: 70% employer-paid (BlueCross BlueShield + Guardian)
- Retirement: 401(k) match: 50% on first 2% of contributions (eligibility after 90 days)
- Time off: Flexible PTO; 12 holidays + 4 floating days + Recharge Week
- Parental leave: Up to 14 weeks (primary) / 6 weeks (secondary)
- Additional perks: $250 wellness stipend, commuter + pet insurance, tech stipends, 24/7 EAP
Learn more about how Built In supports its employees with work-life balance benefits in Built In’s People-First Approach to Work-Life Balance.
Built In Employee Reviews
What People Are Saying About Built In
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Leave & Time Off Breadth: Time off options include flexible/unlimited PTO, floating holidays, quarterly wellness days, a company-wide Recharge Week, and recurring half-day Fridays. These mechanisms are positioned to support work–life balance and contribute meaningful downtime.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits: Wellbeing supports span mental-health resources, wellness programs/days, lifestyle stipends, commuter benefits, lunch subsidies, snacks, and onsite amenities. These everyday perks augment base pay and enhance day-to-day experience.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation: Compensation is framed as market-aligned with structured semiannual reviews, benchmarking, and clear salary bands and bonus criteria. Communications also point to recent base-pay increases and performance-linked bonus potential.
Built In's Benefits
Defined commission tiers and policy for applicable employees
Offers company equity
Offers competitive compensation and rewards package
Offers performance bonuses
Offers generous parental leave
Provides a post-parental leave return-to-work program
Provides an onsite Mother's Room
Provides family medical leave
Offers dental insurance
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Offers health insurance
We pay a really nice chunk of the cost of premiums for medical, dental, vision and disability.
Offers mental health benefits
Offers pet insurance
Offers vision insurance
Offers 401(K)
Offers disability insurance
Offers life insurance
Offers supplemental life insurance
Provides 401(K) matching
Provides free access to retirement planning tools
