Equity Refresh Grant Benchmark
Annual equity refresh grants as a percentage of the initial grant by company stage and level.
Disclaimer: This tool is for general informational and estimation purposes only and is not professional financial, tax, accounting or legal advice. All figures are estimates — verify with a qualified professional before making decisions. Read the full disclaimer.
Wondering if your equity refresh is competitive? Compare annual refresh grants by company stage and level so your total comp doesn't quietly cliff after year four.
About Equity Refresh Grant Benchmark
Equity refresh grants are what stop your total compensation cliffing after the initial four-year vest — but they're rarely discussed openly. This benchmark shows typical annual refresh grants as a percentage of the original grant, by company stage and level.
How to use Equity Refresh Grant Benchmark
- 1Choose the company stage and level that match your situation.
- 2Read the 25th, median, 75th and 90th percentile bands for that selection.
- 3Enter your own figure to see exactly which percentile you fall in.
- 4Add a data point to sharpen the equity refresh benchmark for everyone — it stays in your browser.
Why use Equity Refresh Grant Benchmark?
- ✓Free, instant equity refresh percentiles — no sign-up, no paywall.
- ✓Filter by several dimensions to find numbers that actually match your situation.
- ✓Enter your own figure and see exactly where it lands in the distribution.
- ✓Community-contributed data points keep the bands fresh and realistic.
Frequently asked questions
What is an equity refresh grant?+
It's an additional equity grant given periodically (often annually) on top of your initial new-hire grant, to keep your equity competitive as the original grant vests.
How big are refresh grants?+
They commonly run 20–60% of the initial grant per year, larger at public companies and senior levels. Filter by stage and level to see the band.
Is the equity refresh benchmark free to use?+
Yes. It is completely free, runs in your browser and needs no sign-up. Any data point you add stays on your device — nothing is uploaded.
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