# Compensation Band Generator MCP for AI Agents MCP

> Compensation Band Generator generates structured total compensation packages using global market data. It calculates annual base salaries, variable bonus targets, and equity grant ranges for specific job levels (like IC1 through M4) in any major industry.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** salary, equity, bonus, market-data, compensation-planning

## Description

Building a full compensation package used to be a nightmare of spreadsheets and disparate salary reports. Now, this MCP lets your AI agent connect directly to precise market data sources. You can ask it to generate complete packages—including fixed cash salaries, variable bonuses, and equity grants—for specific roles and levels in seconds. When you run a prompt, the system pulls together all three necessary components: annual base pay, expected bonus targets, and potential equity ranges. The result is a complete compensation structure ready for review, saving hours of manual cross-referencing. Because Vinkius hosts this MCP, your agent can access this powerful data set alongside thousands of other tools, making it the central resource for all your compensation needs.

## Tools

### calculate_base_salary
This tool determines the annual fixed cash salary for a specific professional role and level.

### calculate_bonus_target
It calculates the expected variable cash bonus target based on an employee's job grade.

### calculate_equity_range
This tool provides a calculated annual range for equity grants associated with a particular role.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What is a full package for an M4 Engineering Lead in San Francisco?
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**Response:** 
```
**Total Compensation Estimate: SF (M4)**

*   **Base Salary:** $230,000 - $280,000
*   **Variable Bonus Target:** 25% of base salary (~$65k)
*   **Equity Grant Range:** £150,000 - £220,000 (Annualized)

This estimate assumes top-quartile performance and market rates for the sector.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
I need compensation details for an IC2 Marketing Specialist in Chicago at the 50th percentile.
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**Response:** 
```
**Compensation Band: Chicago (IC2)**

| Component | Low Estimate | High Estimate |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Base Salary | $68,000 | $75,000 |
| Bonus Target | 10% of base | N/A |
| Equity Range | £20k | £40k |

This range provides a standard market fit for the mid-level role.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What's the total package estimate for an M2 manager in Toronto?
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**Response:** 
```
**Toronto Compensation Overview (M2)**

*   **Fixed Base Pay:** $130,000 - $165,000
*   **Variable Bonus Target:** 18% of base salary (~$23k)
*   **Equity Range:** £75,000 - £110,000

This is a strong package that accounts for the Canadian market and M-level seniority.
```

## Capabilities

### Determine annual base salary
The tool calculates the appropriate fixed cash component for a specific job role and level.

### Calculate variable bonus targets
It figures out the expected annual cash payout from performance bonuses based on the role's grade.

### Estimate equity grant ranges
The system generates a realistic range for potential annual stock or equity grants associated with that position.

## Use Cases

### Designing a new pay band for Product Management
A manager needs to create a salary range for an M3 PM in Seattle. They ask their agent, and the system uses the MCP to run `calculate_base_salary` and `calculate_bonus_target`, instantly providing a full package structure they can present to leadership.

### Evaluating international transfers
The company is moving an IC5 engineer from New York to Singapore. The agent uses the MCP, which calculates all three components—base salary, bonus, and equity range—specific to the new market, ensuring legal compliance and competitive pay.

### Annual compensation review cycles
HR needs to adjust thousands of roles. Instead of downloading reports, they use their agent with the MCP to run `calculate_equity_range` for all high-potential employees simultaneously, creating a massive comparison sheet in minutes.

### Creating startup equity packages
A founder needs to determine fair initial compensation. The agent asks for an IC6 Principal Engineer's package and the MCP returns not only base salary but also a credible, market-backed range for equity grants.

## Benefits

- Build complete packages in one prompt. Instead of running three separate lookups, your agent uses this MCP to get base salary, bonus targets, and equity ranges all at once.
- Eliminate manual data cross-referencing. The tool pulls from global market data sources, giving you confidence that the pay structures you propose are competitive worldwide.
- Quickly benchmark roles. Need to see what an IC6 Principal Engineer pays in London? You just ask, and the MCP handles the complex location-specific calculations.
- Streamline budget planning. By calculating both fixed cash salaries and variable bonuses, finance teams can model total cost of employment accurately before a single hire is made.
- Improve negotiation speed. When speaking to candidates, you don't have to wait for HR to run models; the MCP gives instant, data-backed ranges for your agent to relay.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you stop guessing salary figures. You get immediate, data-backed total compensation packages for any professional role.

1. Give your AI agent the key inputs: the specific job title, the internal level (e.g., IC3), and the target location.
2. The MCP runs those parameters against its global market data to calculate three separate financial components: base pay, bonus potential, and equity range.
3. Your agent receives a structured output that combines all three metrics into one cohesive compensation band package.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does Compensation Band Generator help me set salaries in a new country?**
It calculates market-accurate pay bands for any location you specify. You just tell it the job role and city, and the MCP generates base salary, bonus targets, and equity ranges tailored to that local market.

**Can I use Compensation Band Generator if my company uses a unique internal grading system?**
Yes. You provide your specific internal level (like IC3 or M2), and the tool maps those levels against global industry standards to give you relevant compensation data.

**Is this MCP just for base salary, or does it cover everything?**
It covers total compensation. The system generates not only fixed cash salaries but also realistic estimates for variable bonuses and potential equity grants in one go.

**How accurate is the data from Compensation Band Generator?**
The MCP accesses global market data, giving you benchmarks that reflect current industry trends. It helps ensure your pay structures are competitive across multiple major economies.

**What if I need to compare two different job roles using this MCP?**
You can run separate prompts for each role (e.g., a PM vs. an Engineer). The tool keeps the calculations isolated, letting you easily benchmark and compare the full packages side-by-side.

**Does Compensation Band Generator account for performance? **
Yes, it accounts for this when calculating bonus targets. It provides ranges based on different performance assumptions, allowing you to model pay at various achievement levels.