# Compensation Band Generator MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> Compensation Band Generator helps you build structured pay packages. It pulls market data to set base salaries, bonus targets, and equity ranges for specific job levels like IC1-IC6 or M1-M4. Instead of hunting through spreadsheets, you get accurate numbers for different regions and roles immediately.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_HBwEtTN30PpbRvU4Cvtz1A7AidfDHpnRQcx65MRG/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** salary, equity, bonus, market-data, compensation-planning

## Description

The Compensation Band Generator connects your agent to precise market data for professional roles. It lets you build out structured pay packages that actually reflect what companies are paying right now. Instead of spending hours clicking through different websites or trying to decipher outdated PDF reports, you can get the data you need in a single request. You can pull information for specific job levels, like individual contributors from IC1 to IC6 or management roles from M1 to M4. This is a major shift for anyone responsible for headcount planning or offer letters. Because Vinkius hosts this, you can integrate it into your existing workflow and let your agent handle the tedious data gathering. You get a clear picture of what the market looks like for a role in San Francisco versus a role in London, including the annual fixed cash, variable bonus targets, and equity grant ranges. It removes the guesswork from your compensation strategy and ensures that your offers are competitive and consistent across the entire organization. You can focus on the high-level strategy of hiring and retention while the agent handles the granular task of finding the right numbers.

## Tools

### calculate_equity_range
calculate_equity_range determines the annual equity grant range for a position. This allows you to offer competitive ownership to key talent.

### calculate_base_salary
calculate_base_salary gets the annual fixed cash amount for a specific role. This helps you set a realistic starting point for new hires.

### calculate_bonus_target
calculate_bonus_target finds the expected annual variable cash bonus. This ensures your performance incentives align with industry standards.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What's a fair base salary for a Senior Software Engineer in New York at the 75th percentile?
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**Response:** 
```
Based on current market data for a Senior Software Engineer in New York at the 75th percentile, here is the recommended package:

| Component | Amount/Target |
| :--- | :--- |
| **Base Salary** | $185,000 |
| **Bonus Target** | 15% |
| **Equity Range** | $120,000 - $180,000 |

*Note: These figures are based on current market trends for the NYC tech corridor.*
```

**Prompt:** 
```
I need to set a pay band for an M3 level manager in Berlin. What are the numbers?
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**Response:** 
```
For an **M3 level manager** in **Berlin**, the market benchmarks are as follows:

*   **Base Salary:** €95,000 - €115,000
*   **Bonus Target:** 20%
*   **Equity Range:** €80,000 - €130,000

This range ensures your management tier remains competitive with other European tech hubs.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What does a Principal Engineer (IC6) in London get in terms of equity?
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**Response:** 
```
A **Principal Engineer (IC6)** in **London** typically sees the following equity range:

*   **Equity Grant:** £120,000 - £180,000

This aligns with high-level individual contributor roles in the UK market.
```

## Capabilities

### Get base salaries
Find the annual fixed cash amount for any specific role and level.

### Find bonus targets
Determine the expected annual variable cash bonus for management positions.

### Determine equity ranges
Get the annual equity grant range for key talent and leadership.

### Compare job levels
See how pay scales shift from IC1 through IC6 and M1 to M4.

### Pull global market data
Access localized compensation data for different regions and cities.

## Use Cases

### Setting a new salary band
An HR manager needs to set the range for a new Staff Engineer role in London. They ask the agent to pull the 75th percentile for both base and equity.

### Adjusting annual bonuses
A finance lead wants to see if their current M2 manager bonuses are lagging. They ask the agent to check the standard target for that level.

### Startup equity planning
A founder wants to know what a Principal Engineer in San Francisco expects in equity. They ask the agent to provide a range for an IC6 level.

### Global expansion research
A recruiter is hiring in three different countries and needs a quick comparison of base salaries for the same role in each location.

## Benefits

- Stop guessing on salaries by using calculate_base_salary to get real market data for any role.
- Ensure your performance pay is competitive by using calculate_bonus_target to find industry standards.
- Offer better ownership packages by using calculate_equity_range to see what other companies provide.
- Save hours of research time by letting your agent pull data for multiple job levels at once.
- Maintain consistency across different regions by pulling localized data for every new hire request.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get market-accurate pay packages in seconds without manual research.

1. Connect the Connector to your AI client via the Vinkius dashboard.
2. Ask your agent to look up compensation for a specific role, level, and location.
3. Receive a structured breakdown of base, bonus, and equity.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Can the Compensation Band Generator help me set salary bands for different countries?**
Yes, it pulls global market data so you can see what roles pay in different regions, helping you build consistent bands for international hiring.

**How does the Compensation Band Generator work for different job levels?**
It provides specific data for a wide range of tiers, including individual contributors from IC1 to IC6 and management levels from M1 to M4.

**Can I use this to find out what equity a new hire should get?**
Yes, it provides a specific equity grant range for various roles, which helps you make competitive offers for new talent.

**Is this for individual payroll or just planning?**
This is strictly for compensation planning and benchmarking. It helps you set the bands and offer numbers, not for processing actual payroll or payments.

**How accurate is the data in the Compensation Band Generator?**
It connects to professional market data to provide current figures for base, bonus, and equity across various job levels and locations.

**Can I use it to find bonus targets for managers?**
Yes, it includes a specific tool to find the expected annual variable cash bonus targets for different management levels.

**How do I calculate the base salary for a specific role?**
Use the `calculate_base_salary` tool by providing the job title, seniority level (e.g., IC3), city, and target market percentile (50th, 75th, or 90th).

**Can I determine the bonus percentage for management roles?**
Yes, use the `calculate_bonus_target` tool. It calculates the expected annual variable cash bonus as a percentage of base salary based on the employee's level.

**How is the equity range calculated?**
The `calculate_equity_range` tool identifies the baseline value for a specific level and adjusts it based on the selected percentile and geographic location.