Motive
Motive Compensation & Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
Motive benchmarks compensation against current market data by role, level, industry, and geography, using sources such as Radford Aon and regularly refreshed salary ranges. Pay is reviewed on a recurring basis to support market competitiveness and internal equity, while bonus and incentive plans—including commissions for eligible teams—are designed to reward performance and contribution.
Motive offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental health support; paid time off, holidays, parental leave, and leave-of-absence support; retirement and life insurance benefits; flexible work options; referral bonuses; and learning programs such as Leader Academy, Engineering Academy, and transparent career paths. Benefits vary by location and role.
Eligible employees may receive Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) as part of their total compensation, alongside base salary, variable compensation where applicable, and benefits. Equity is designed as a meaningful long-term component of the package, aligning employees with Motive’s growth and success while vesting over time. Its value varies by role, grant size, vesting schedule, and future company performance, so it should be viewed as long-term ownership—not guaranteed cash compensation.
Motive's Candidate Tradeoffs
If you’re weighing whether Motive is the right fit, these are the core tradeoffs to consider.
- Motive offers generous PTO and vacation to support balance and recharge time, though that requires thoughtful coordination across teams.
What People Are Saying About Motive
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Leave & Time Off Breadth: PTO and holidays are described as generous or flexible/unlimited, with leave-of-absence support available. Remote-work flexibility and a work-from-home stipend further support practical time away when needed.
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Parental & Family Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave are highlighted as part of the package. Family-related leave is positioned as a core component of the overall offering.
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Healthcare Strength: Medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside mental-health support and life insurance. Multiple plan options are referenced, though specifics vary by plan and location.
Motive's Benefits
Designated President's Club
Offers company equity
Offers performance bonuses
Offers generous parental leave
Provides family medical leave
Offers dental insurance
Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Motive employees can contribute up to $2750 annually to their FSA.
Offers health insurance
Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)
Offers mental health benefits
We offer comprehensive mental health benefits through Lyra Health.
Offers vision insurance
Offers 401(K)
Offers accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Offers disability insurance
Offers life insurance
Offers supplemental life insurance
Provides 401(K) matching
