Circle (circle.so)
Circle (circle.so) Compensation & Benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
The CEO of Circle Sid Yadav said it best: "Fair compensation policy is something I care deeply about, as does the entire leadership team at Circle. It matters to me that we’re building a company which rewards our talent fairly and consistently. It’s no accident that we’re one of the only remote companies in the world which chooses to pay U.S. benchmarked compensation to our international team members.”
Our core beliefs on compensation:
- Talent is equally distributed worldwide and should be rewarded accordingly.
- We will offer consistent, U.S.-benchmarked compensation, regardless of your location.
- We believe in fair benchmarking all roles to U.S. averages (using data provided by Carta).
- Raises should reflect a compensation increase for doing the same role year-over-year, but doing the role better.
What People Are Saying About Circle (circle.so)
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Leave & Time Off Breadth: Policies highlight a fully remote setup with 35 days of PTO annually and a paid sabbatical after longer tenure. Twice‑yearly company offsites further support meaningful time away and team connection.
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Healthcare Strength: Materials describe employer‑paid medical coverage for employees and families in the U.S., with reimbursement options where direct plans aren’t available. This positioning emphasizes health coverage as a core, company‑funded benefit.
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Retirement Support: U.S.-based employees are offered a 401(k) with company matching (often described up to 5%). Annual compensation reviews and other long‑term elements complement retirement planning.
Circle (circle.so)'s Benefits
Offers company equity
Stock options vested monthly over 4 years with a 1 year cliff
Offers performance bonuses
Some roles at Circle offer on-target earnings ranges. For all roles, cash compensation is subject to an annual review and increase on a once per year basis.
Provides home-office stipend for remote employees
Technical roles (e.g. Engineers, Designers) are issued $3,000 USD and non-technical roles are issued $2,150 USD to be used for anything related to tech or your remote work setup.
Provides pay transparency
Offers generous parental leave
Offers dental insurance
US-based employees only. Employees based outside of the US qualify for reimbursement of medical and health insurance expenses.
Offers health insurance
US-based employees only. Employees based outside of the US qualify for reimbursement of medical and health insurance expenses.
Offers vision insurance
US-based employees only. Employees based outside of the US qualify for reimbursement of medical and health insurance expenses.
Offers 401(K)
Currently for US-based employees only, after your first 3 months at Circle.
Offers life insurance
US-based employees only. Employees based outside of the US qualify for reimbursement of medical and health insurance expenses.
Provides 401(K) matching
Currently for US-based employees only. Circle matches and contributes up to 5% of your income.
