START-UP OFFICER COMPENSATION Hoberman Law Group PLLC
2 The following chart is designed to give you some idea of how officers are compensated in start-up technology companies in NYC. THIS IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE! POSITIONEQUITY COMPENSATION (STOCK OPTIONS) CASH COMPENSATION Chief Executive Officer8%-10% of Company determined on date of grant Post A: $150K-$225K Post B: $225K+ Chief Financial Officer1.5%-2% of Company determined on date of grant Post A: $100K-$150K Post B: $150K+ Chief Operating Officer2%-3% of Company determined on date of grant Post A: $100K-$150K Post B: $150K+ Chief Revenue/Sales/Strategy Officer 3%-6% of Company determined on date of grant Usually a Base in the low end of the range of COO, with a Commission/Bonus based on sales Chief Technology Officer5%-8% of Company determined on date of grant Post A: $150K-$200K Post B: $200K+
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