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GitHub is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform with 100 million developers and counting. We’re also home to the biggest open source community on earth (and 99% of the world’s software has open source code in its DNA). Many of the apps and programs you use every day are built on GitHub. Our teams are dreamers, doers, and pioneers, leading the way in AI, driving humanitarian efforts around the globe, and even sending open source to Mars (and beyond!). At GitHub, our goal is to create the space you need to do your best work. We’re remote-first and offer competitive pay, generous learning and growth opportunities, and excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are—because we know that people flourish when they can work on their own terms. Join us, and let’s change the world, together. read more

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GitHub Head of People Salary

The average GitHub Head of People earns an estimated $200,034 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $171,034 with a $29,000 bonus. GitHub's Head of People compensation is $35,127 more than the US average for a Head of People. Head of People salaries at GitHub can range from $125,000 - $205,000.

The HR Department at GitHub earns $4,294 more on average than the Design Department.

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$103k

$143k

$13.50M

$200,034

Average Compensation

$171,034: avg. base

$29,000: avg. bonus

Head of People Salaries at GitHub

Heads of People earn $19,400 more than Directors of HR.

Director of HR

$181k*

HR Manager

$137k*

Recruiter

$107k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at GitHub by Department

The HR Department averages $4,294 more than the Design Department, and $12,711 less than the Legal Department

Legal

$130,227 Avg. total comp.

+$13k

$117,516 Avg. total comp.

Design

$113,222 Avg. total comp.

-$4k

Head of People Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female Head of People at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $182,149, while the average male Head of People at similar sized companies reported making $185,032.

Head of People Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander Head of People at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $210,750, while the average Caucasian Head of People at similar sized companies reported making $174,242.

How Heads of People at GitHub Rate Their Compensation

The majority of Heads of People at GitHub believe they're compensated fairly. 40% of Heads of People at GitHub say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (93%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at GitHub

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

81% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

93% Yes

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