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ByteDance Boosts Staff Compensation to Attract Global Talent

12/20/2025

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ByteDance Ltd. (the owner of TikTok) will raise both the upper and lower limits of compensation packages for all staff to attract and retain talent globally.
For the 2025 performance cycle, the bonus pool will increase by 35%.
Overall spending on compensation adjustments will rise 1.5 times.
The cash portion of compensation will increase, the stock-based awards will decrease, and equity incentives will vest over three years.

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Story summary

ByteDance Ltd. (the owner of TikTok) will raise both the upper and lower limits of compensation packages for all staff to attract and retain talent globally.
For the 2025 performance cycle, the bonus pool will increase by 35%.
Overall spending on compensation adjustments will rise 1.5 times.
The cash portion of compensation will increase, the stock-based awards will decrease, and equity incentives will vest over three years.