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<\/span>What Is Indirect Compensation?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Indirect compensation refers to non-monetary benefits that are offered to employees in addition to their normal pay. It is also known as indirect benefits.<\/p>\n

<\/span>How Does Indirect Compensation Differ from Direct Compensation?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Direct compensation is the money paid directly by the company to the employee through their salary or wages for the work they have done. Salary and wages typically fall under the base pay category, and any sort of commission or bonus structure<\/a> falls under the variable pay category.<\/p>\n

As mentioned above, indirect compensation is non-monetary and is not connected to a paycheck at all. These are benefits on top of an employee\u2019s direct compensation. Although indirect compensation is non-monetary, its value can still often be calculated and, at times, is just as valuable \u2013 if not more valuable \u2013 than direct compensation.<\/p>\n

Indirect compensation can also include non-financial compensation items that are difficult or impossible to calculate. For example, indirect compensation in the form of a company car has direct company costs tied to it, whereas flexible work hours, company awards, and training opportunities are more difficult to quantify.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Examples of Indirect Compensation<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many examples of indirect compensation \u2013 and this list is by no means exhaustive. That said, here are some of the most common ways that organizations provide indirect compensation to their employees:<\/p>\n