Free HR templates
Compensation & Benefits Templates
Pay and benefits decisions need to be transparent and equitable. These frameworks and trackers help you build salary bands, run comp cycles, and communicate total rewards clearly.
21 templates, each as a branded PDF and an editable CSV.
- Benefits Comparison TemplateA benefits comparison template to evaluate health plans, carriers, and vendors side by side on cost, coverage, and value before you renew or switch.template
- Benefits Enrollment ChecklistA benefits enrollment checklist to run open enrollment smoothly — from plan setup and communications through employee elections and confirmation deadlines.checklist
- Bonus Calculator TemplateBonus calculator with target % of base, company and individual multipliers, partial-year proration, a team payout table, and FLSA and withholding notes.calculator
- Bonus Plan TemplateA bonus plan template to design a clear, fair variable-pay program — defining eligibility, targets, metrics, payout formula, and timing in one document.plan
- Compensation Philosophy TemplateA compensation philosophy template to document how your company pays — market positioning, pay mix, transparency, and equity — in one clear, shareable statement.template
- Compensation Review TrackerA compensation review tracker to run your annual pay cycle — track proposed increases, budget spend, compa-ratios, and approvals in one consistent place.tracker
- Direct Deposit Authorization FormA direct deposit authorization form for new and existing employees to set up or change where their pay is deposited, including split-account details.form
- Employee Cost CalculatorCalculate the true cost of an employee: salary, 2026 FICA, FUTA, SUTA, workers' comp, benefits, 401(k), equipment, and recruiting. $70,000 worked example.calculator
- Equity Grant TrackerAn equity grant tracker to manage stock options and RSUs — track grants, vesting schedules, exercise windows, and remaining pool across every employee.tracker
- Hourly to Salary CalculatorConvert an hourly wage to annual, monthly, biweekly and weekly pay, or a salary back to hourly. Includes overtime, unpaid time off and a conversion table.calculator
- Merit Increase Matrix TemplateA merit increase matrix template to set fair, budget-aligned raises by mapping performance rating against position in band so every increase is consistent.template
- Pay Equity Audit TemplateA pay equity audit template to find and fix unexplained pay gaps — group comparable roles, control for legitimate factors, and document remediation defensibly.template
- Pay Stub TemplateEmployer pay stub template with current and YTD columns, the 9 items California Labor Code 226 requires, New York WTPA fields, and a sample that adds up.template
- Payroll Gross-to-Net WorksheetGross-to-net payroll worksheet in order: pre-tax deductions, taxable wages, FICA, Additional Medicare, Pub 15-T withholding, post-tax items, net pay.calculator
- Prorated Salary CalculatorProrate salary for a mid-month start or exit by calendar days, working days, or the 2080-hour/260-day method. Worked examples, FLSA rules, UK/India notes.calculator
- Salary Band Framework TemplateA salary band framework template to define levels, ranges, and midpoints so pay is consistent, market-aligned, and defensible across every role and team.template
- Salary Increase Calculator (Raise, Compa-Ratio and Merit Budget)Raise calculator spreadsheet: percent-to-dollar raises, hourly-to-annual, compa-ratio, range penetration, a 3.5% merit pool split and mid-year proration.calculator
- Salary Increase Letter TemplateA salary increase letter template to confirm a pay raise professionally — covering the new salary, effective date, reason, and a note of appreciation.template
- Sales Commission Plan Template (with Commission Calculator)Sales commission plan template with OTE split, quota, accelerators, caps, clawbacks and draws, plus a tiered commission calculator and monthly tracker.plan
- Severance Pay CalculatorSeverance pay calculator with weeks-per-year formulas, min and max caps, COBRA subsidy and PTO payout, worked examples, and US, UK and India rules.calculator
- Total Rewards Statement TemplateA total rewards statement template that shows employees the full value of their package — salary, bonus, equity, benefits, and perks — in one clear summary.template