What is CompReason?
A tool that generates a clear, defensible compensation rationale and offer-structure narrative from a role, region, and seniority.
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CompReason turns a role, region, and seniority into a clear, defensible pay rationale and offer-structure narrative you can share with finance or the candidate — in plain language, without hand-building a market deck.
At a glance
- Role and region framing
- Pay-band narrative
- Equity or bonus structure
- Talking points
How to use CompReason
1. Enter the role, region, and seniority
Fill in the role, pick a region (US/EU/UK/Other) and a seniority level, and add an optional budget ceiling.
2. Generate the rationale
Click Build rationale. CompReason returns a pay-band narrative with an equity or bonus structure and 2-3 talking points.
3. Review and share
Read the framing and talking points, confirm them against real market data, then share the narrative with finance or the candidate.
Frequently asked questions
What inputs does it need?
A role, a region, and a seniority level.
Does it cover equity or bonus?
Yes. It includes an equity or bonus structure in the offer narrative.
Can I share it with the candidate?
The narrative is written in plain language so you can share the rationale with finance or the candidate.
What are the talking points for?
They help a hiring manager explain the offer confidently in a live conversation.
Who should use it?
Founders and HR leads who need a defensible pay story without hand-building it from market data.