Glossary · Benefits
Vesting Schedule
The timeline before employer-granted assets are yours.
Definition
Vesting schedules dictate when employer contributions (401(k) match, equity grants) become fully yours. Common: 4-year vesting with a 1-year cliff.
How SalaryScopePro uses this term
We surface vesting schedule across salary results, occupation pages, city pages, and Premium Reports — with consistent definitions and methodology. See methodology and data sources for how the underlying numbers are computed.
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