Want to Get Paid Better?
Work at a Bigger Company
By Alden Wicker of LearnVest. com
We’ re big fans of the start-up culture at LearnVest, obviously.
But here’ s something to consider next time you’ re choosing between the big corporation and the scrappy mom-and-pop: The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest report shows that, on average, a larger company will pay better than a small one.
At a company with 500 employees or more, the average compensation is a whopping $ 42.39 per hour; while companies with fewer than 50 workers pay on average just $ 22.96 per hour. That’ s almost half!
The Truth Behind the Numbers
A lot of this is due to the sweet benefits that come with working at a company with deep pockets and a robust HR team, like 401( k) matching, health insurance, flexible spending for things like childcare, and even the little things, like paying for dinner when you work late.
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