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Pave Overview

What is Pave?

Pay competitively, and responsibly, with Pave. Pave offers real-time data and streamlined compensation planning workflows to effectively manage your company's biggest expense. Connect your HRIS to get access to salary and equity data from roughly 8,000 companies.

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Product Description

Pave is a suite of real-time compensation tools to help companies plan and communicate compensation.


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Pave
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Year Founded
2019
HQ Location
San Francisco, US
Twitter
@pavecomp
1,023 Twitter followers
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245 employees on LinkedIn®
Description

Pave is a technology company specializing in compensation data and analytics. The platform provides businesses with insights and tools to make informed decisions about employee compensation, helping organizations to create equitable pay structures. By leveraging real-time data and market benchmarks, Pave aims to enhance transparency and fairness in compensation practices. For more information, visit their website at https://www.pave.com.


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Steve C.
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Steve C.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Perfect tool for all things Comp"
Pave is an excellent compensation survey tool that simplifies the process of benchmarking salaries, equity, and benefits. Its user-friendly interfa...
Angela R.
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Angela R.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Quickly becoming a must-have tool"
I have implemented Pave's Total Rewards portal and Team view at two companies, and in the past year have started leveraging the market data (includ...
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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.5 out of 5
"Everything compensation in one place"
The level of support from the team is phenomenal. They are constantly rolling out new features and helping us leverage all that the platform has t...
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Angela R.
AR
Director, Total Rewards
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

I have implemented Pave's Total Rewards portal and Team view at two companies, and in the past year have started leveraging the market data (including equity benchmarking) and bands tool more and have found them so useful. I also think the compensation planning tool might now have the features I need such that it's time for another team so I can consider implementing that as well - I think our leaders would really appreciate Pave's UI for that.

The implementation and integration process was very organized and painless, with wonderful technical support along the way (first time was Natan, second was Garrett and they are both amazing~). And they keep making it easier and easier for me to make platform changes on our own. The security capabiltiies in particular have been wonderful - I am unable to share pay ranges with leaders in workday how I desire, but Pave makes it easy to set up the security I need. I, myself, use Pave multiple times a week - anytime I want to look up a range or an employee's full total rewards package, vs. Workday, as Pave is so much more user friendly.

I also use Pave for benchmarking any new roles - it's not my sole data source, but a key one. And now that there is offer data from Greenhouse and equity practice benchmarking, it's even more valuable. I see Pave as the future primary market data source of most compensation professionals.

My favorite thing about Pave is the responsiveness to feedback. They prioritize listening to subject matter experts and making changes to their platform to be more valuable to the users. They iterate quickly and thoughtfully, and are constantly improving their capabilities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

There are some features like custom peer grous that I'd like to see, and improved customization on viewing pay bands, but generally I've been very pleased, especially as they continue to improve upon their product regularly Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

For a very long time we have been dealing with stale market data - Pave is solving that problem. And the more companies that start adopting Pave, the more useful their data becomes.

Also, with the total rewards portal and visual offer letter, we are able to pull data from disparate sources so people can see the full value (and potential value) of their rewards pacakge, and the company's investment in them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Steve C.
SC
Manager, Compensation
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

Pave is an excellent compensation survey tool that simplifies the process of benchmarking salaries, equity, and benefits. Its user-friendly interface and real-time data provide administrators and managers with valuable insights to make informed and competitive compensation decisions. The tool’s advanced visualizations make it easy to present market trends and recommendations to key stakeholders. By using Pave, we ensure our compensation strategies are both fair and aligned with industry standards. Additionally, its Total Rewards tool is a great way to engage both candidates and current employees to realize growth opportunities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

There are not many downsides to Pave as they are continually listening to feedback and making updates that are enhancing the product for both users and administators. Their team is open to having in depth conversations on hopw to make the product better. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

- Visualize offers with candidates and current compensation with employees

- Simplify compensation planning with stakeholders

- One-stop shop for all compensation details Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Trevor J.
TJ
Recruiting Manager
Hospital & Health Care
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

Visual management is on point and makes managing comp during merit and otherwise a breeze. Very customizable too, so you can build it how you want it, which is really nice. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

Nothing I dislike, but rather wish. They have Mexico salary information but it's based off of compensation in the MX City market, which is more expensive and not relative to the Yucatan. Hoping one day they'll have regional salary/market data in MX specifically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

Helps us manage our MANY pay bands at all levels, with the ability to modify and adjust based on market data. Very nimble comp system, and they're committed to improving their data and tech as updates and enhancements are the norm. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

Pave elevates compensation benchmarking & merit cycles out of spreadsheets in user friendly ways that allow people teams to capture notes & approvals. It also provides a visually pleasing way to deliver offer letters and display total compensation to your team. Their team is super responsive and always open to feedback. They've improved the product by leaps and bounds in the last few years. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

Pave covers a lot of ground, but you have to pay for it. It certainly isn't the cheapest tool on the market, but we've found the return on investment worth it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

Pave makes compensation cycles easier for people teams, managers, and execs to efficiently review, interact, and approve adjustments based on live data.

It also helps visualize total compensation including equity and benefits to give employees a full financial picture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
AC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

Pave has transformed how we approach compensation at our organization. The platform is dynamic, constantly evolving with new features that reflect a deep understanding of what we, as People leaders, need to be effective. Implementation was seamless, and integration with our existing systems has been smooth, allowing us to get up and running quickly with minimal disruption. The customer success team is phenomenal—they feel like an extension of our own team, always responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive.

Pave has become a go-to resource for our managers, frequently used outside of regular comp cycles to guide strategic decisions around compensation and team planning. Our leaders are more empowered than ever, making decisions that are both competitive and well-aligned with our budgets. The platform strikes the right balance between functionality and strategic insight, making it not just a tool but a critical partner in helping us create a rewarding employee experience. I couldn’t be more impressed with both the product and the team behind it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

We’re have been partnering on a few small updates, and the experience has been fantastic. What truly sets this team apart from other software vendors is their proactive approach to sharing updates on enhancements we’ve requested. It honestly feels like a collaborative effort to keep improving the product.

- Expanding functionality to empower more teams beyond compensation managers, including Talent Acquisition.

- They're working on features to view historical band data and variance

- Providing an executive view for department changes Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

Pave helps us navigate the complexities of compensation by giving our leaders clear, accessible data to make thoughtful pay decisions. It’s improved our process, added transparency, and made it easier to balance competitive offers with budget goals, ultimately supporting our efforts to attract and retain great talent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Evan S.
ES
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

Pave has been invaluable in streamlining our compensation processes, enabling us to enhance transparency, drive employee engagement, and improve retention. With Pave’s data-driven approach, we’ve been able to make more strategic decisions around compensation, which has had a direct impact on our company's growth and ability to retain top talent. As a compensation leader, Pave has become an essential tool in our strategy for continuous improvement. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

They do not currrently have data analytics tools embedded, which I think could really make the tool more useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

We’ve been able to make more strategic decisions around compensation, which has had a direct impact on our company's growth and ability to retain top talent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

The level of support from the team is phenomenal. They are constantly rolling out new features and helping us leverage all that the platform has to offer. Their webinars and community features are also super helpful for getting support and learning more. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

Pave's market benchmarks are not as granular or reliable as other sources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

Pave helps us run our merit cycles easily, and generates reward letters for hundreds of employees at the click of a button. Their market pricing tool allows us to easily manage our salary bands and highlight compensation benchmarks for our team members. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Food Production
AF
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

Robust compensation planning tools including ranges/bands, comp cycle execution, and great client support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

Due to limitations of our core HR system we are unable to show salary history in Pave Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

Streamlined compensation cycles from end to end. Using the system to define rules and guidelines and flag exceptions is a significant time saver. I never want to go back to spreadsheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Keisha F.
KF
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: G2 invite
Incentivized Review
What do you like best about Pave?

Pave has been helpful in getting our salary bands created for each of our roles. We are small company and integrating our data with Pave has helped us get reliable compensation data comparable to companies of our size. This has helped to make sure our employees are being compensated fairly and when posting new roles. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

There is not anything I can think of that I dislike. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

Pave has helped us to develop a transparent compensation data for our team. Getting the data in one place based on the number of employees & equity is great! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AT
Vice President, Human Resources
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Validated Reviewer
Verified Current User
Review source: Organic
What do you like best about Pave?

We just purchased Pave ~2 months ago and are in process of implementation. We started with the Candidate Visual Offer Letter, then launched Employee Total Rewards, and we are now in the midst of setting up our first compensation cycle. So far it has been an incredible tool with tons of capabilities and customization. Our CSM and Implementation reps are great and very knowledgeable. They meet with us twice a week to ensure our set up goes well and are very committed to a successful launch. I would highly recommend this tool for any HR team to help communicate the true value of Total Rewards, close candidates at a higher rate with the beautiful visual offer, and plan for comp cycles without awful spreadsheets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Pave?

So far the integration with UKG Pro has been mediocre at best. I think this is more of a UKG Pro issue in the way they feed over the data, but I would like to see Pave improve how they receive and sort the data to make the integration more seamless. There is not much else to dislike, to be honest. Pave is always updating their offerings and showcasing really cool future product roadmap where I can tell they really listen to their clients and move quickly to get it done. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Pave solving and how is that benefiting you?

Communicating the true value of Total Rewards to candidates to help increase signed offer rates, to employees to help them understand the investment and $$$ we pour into their employment, and eventually this will help us get out of manual spreadsheets for compensation planning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.