{"id":3766,"date":"2025-01-09T13:55:23","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T20:55:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-to-set-up-an-employee-stipend-in-just-1-hour\/"},"modified":"2025-09-23T12:59:07","modified_gmt":"2025-09-23T16:59:07","slug":"how-to-set-up-an-employee-stipend-in-just-1-hour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/how-to-set-up-an-employee-stipend-in-just-1-hour\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set Up an Employee Stipend in Just One Hour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>You&#8217;ve decided you&#8217;re going to offer your people an employee stipend. Awesome news!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;re likely adding them to your suite of offerings for one of the following benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>to <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/tools\/perks-vendor-cost-calculator\/\">consolidate existing perk vendors<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a way to support your remote workers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you have a global team with diverse needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you want to streamline the process of managing perks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you want to ensure full tax compliance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>you want to offer <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/company-swag-store?internal_source=blog_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">branded swag<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>your team is asking for them<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Regardless of the reason, you and your people are about to experience a bounty of benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>At Compt, <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/employee-stipends\/\">employee stipends are our specialty<\/a>, and nobody knows them better than we do.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we share the steps to setting up your stipend, below are some popular stipend configurations from our customers and the industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"popular_stipend_examples\"><strong>Popular stipend examples<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. WFH\/Remote Work Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: One-time spot bonus when employees first start, three months to spend<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount: $200 &#8211; $1,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories on Compt: Productivity, Tech, Cell Phone, Internet, Remote Work Office Equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical Uses: Desks, chairs, monitors, keyboards, mice, and other ergonomic equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. &#8220;All-Inclusive&#8221; Perks Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: Quarterly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount: $100-$300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories on Compt: All<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical Uses: Anything!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/resources\/lsa-ebook\/\">&#8220;All-Inclusive&#8221; stipends or Lifestyle Spending Accounts<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Health and Wellness Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: Quarterly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount: $150-$300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories on Compt: Food, Health &amp; Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical Uses: Gym\/fitness memberships, wellness app subscriptions (meditation, online classes, etc.), workout clothes, healthy foods<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See more <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/health-and-wellness-stipends\/\">examples of health &amp; wellness stipends here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Food\/Meal Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: Monthly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount: $50-100<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories on Compt: Food, Health &amp; Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical Uses: Snacks, coffee, groceries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Learning &amp; Development Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: Annual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount: $1,000-$2,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories on Compt: Professional Development, Personal Development, Productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical Uses: Books, online courses, conferences, events, coaching<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-company-swag-store-swag-stipend\"><strong>6. Company Swag Store + Swag Stipend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Length: Quarterly or tied to milestones (new hire, anniversaries, birthdays, other recognition events)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Amount: $50-$150<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Categories on Compt: Swag<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical Uses: Branded apparel, hoodies, t-shirts, hats, water bottles, backpacks, tech gear, and other items selected by employees through the <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/company-swag-store?internal_source=blog_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Company Swag Store<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to see examples from leading organizations, here&#8217;s another list with <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/real-world-examples-of-perk-stipends\/\">63 employee stipend examples<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These categories continually evolve based on what our customers (or even Compters) may need. Here at Compt, our CEO Amy added the &#8216;Productivity&#8217; category&nbsp;to our <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/use-cases\/learning-and-development\/\">learning and development stipend<\/a> because some wanted funds for software&nbsp;subscriptions&nbsp;that aren&#8217;t a requirement of their job, but that can help elevate them (think Fathom, Grammarly, ChatGPT, etc)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The length, amount, and categories are suggestions. Compt&#8217;s stipends are fully customizable, so you can always change these settings based on your preference or organization&#8217;s budget!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-now-that-we-ve-covered-some-of-the-most-common-configurations-below-we-ve-highlighted-the-six-steps-we-walk-our-customers-through-every-time-they-choose-to-support-their-people-with-stipends-it-s-like-an-angel-getting-their-wings\">Now that we&#8217;ve covered some of the most common configurations, below, we&#8217;ve highlighted the six steps we walk our customers through every time they choose to support their people with stipends (it&#8217;s like an angel getting their wings!).<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_steps_to_setting_up_your_companys_employee_stipend\"><strong>6 steps to setting up your company&#8217;s employee stipend<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_determine_your_budget\"><strong>1. Determine your budget<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yup, we&#8217;re kicking this off with the budget talk! But for real, the budget is a significant element of this process because you need to be clear on what you want to spend for your stipend(s).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, if you&#8217;ve already been offering stipends, you already have your budget for employee spending handy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, if you haven&#8217;t yet identified a budget, here are a few ways you could come up with funds that are better invested in a stipend:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reallocate your unused in-office perks budget<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consolidate your existing perk vendors into one comprehensive stipend [our <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/tools\/perks-vendor-cost-calculator\/\">perk cost calculator<\/a> can help!]<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consider using a stipend for employee costs you already cover, or know you want to. For example, if you offer a work-from-home stipend to help employees set up their home offices, your budget could cover anything from a new mousepad to a new desk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty of stipends is that you can start small and always increase them later. You can learn a lot by just getting started and asking your employees for feedback. You don&#8217;t need much money to test a stipend program and make a meaningful difference in your people&#8217;s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_pick_the_spending_cycle\"><strong>2. Pick the spending cycle<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Compt, you can select from four spending cycles: monthly, quarterly, semiannually, and annually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re setting up multiple stipends, you can select different spending cycles for each and customize which employees have access to which ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also give all of the funds to your people upfront, with prorating, or monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5-899x1024.png\" alt=\"spending cycle for employee stipends\" class=\"wp-image-13458 lazyload\" style=\"width:557px;height:auto\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/image-5-899x1024.png\" alt=\"spending cycle for employee stipends\" class=\"wp-image-13458 lazyload\" style=\"width:557px;height:auto\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_pick_your_spending_categories\"><strong>3. Pick your spending categories<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stipends are an invaluable way to offer your employees the perks or fringe benefits that excite them. Instead of selecting a list of vendors you hope your people will want to use, creating a stipend expands their world of possibility so that they\u2019re only limited by the dollar amount and their imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Compt, you have the option to select from 27+ different perk <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/which-fringe-benefits-are-taxable-and-nontaxable\/\">taxable and non-taxable fringe benefits<\/a> categories, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health &amp; Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/ways-to-use-your-professional-development-stipend\/\">Professional Development<\/a> (workshops, courses, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Professional Certifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Wellness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/family-friendly-benefits-inclusive-benefits-for-the-new-modern-family\/\">Family<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/pet-care-stipends\/\">Pets<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/the-6-top-food-stipend-categories-employees-love-most-with-real-life-examples\/\">Food<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cell Phone<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/equipment-stipends\/\">Equipment<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entertainment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Internet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel (both Personal and Business)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/guide\/charitable-giving-stipends\/\">Charitable Giving<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/guide-to-employee-commuter-benefits\/\">Commuter (Parking and\/or Transportation)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/student-loan-repayment-benefits\/\">Student Loan Repayments<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Team Events<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/company-swag-store?internal_source=blog_text\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sw<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/how-it-works\/company-swag-store?internal_source=blog_text\">ag<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/taxable-vs-non-taxable-reimbursements.webp\" alt=\"taxable vs non taxable reimbursements\" class=\"wp-image-12131 lazyload\"\/><noscript><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/taxable-vs-non-taxable-reimbursements.webp\" alt=\"taxable vs non taxable reimbursements\" class=\"wp-image-12131 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/taxable-vs-non-taxable-reimbursements.webp 1024w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/taxable-vs-non-taxable-reimbursements-300x225.webp 300w, https:\/\/compt.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/taxable-vs-non-taxable-reimbursements-768x576.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Examples of taxable and nontaxable categories<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With Compt, you can create one custom-built program with several spending categories or build several stipends with one spending category each. We have customers that do both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link elementor-button wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/request-a-demo\/?internal_source=blog_image\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schedule an employee stipends demo<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-example-in-practice\"><strong>Example in practice<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basecamp is a well-known culture thought leader that<a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/handbook\/benefits-and-perks\"> offers its people several different stipends<\/a>. Currently, they offer their people the following stipends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$100\/month for fresh produce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$100 for home massages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$1,000 annual continuing education allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$4,000 annual vacation stipend, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In Basecamp\u2019s situation, they could combine all of this into one single lifestyle stipend or keep them independent, with each having its own varying spending cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An invaluable feature is that everyone who uses Compt for stipends is <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/blog\/taxing-employee-perks-to-avoid-irs-audit\/\">automatically tax-compliant<\/a>. We provide the tax information right up front so you can keep it in mind when setting up your stipends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We also make the tax information visible to your people on their dashboards and when claiming their perks so that they can make the most of your investment.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A note about the vendorless approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In Compt, you\u2019ll notice that our category structure operates slightly differently than every other product on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, our categories are not tied to specific vendors. Employees want to enrich their lives in countless ways, so having a full vendor list with companies that everyone could conceivably choose from is unrealistic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>With employee stipends through Compt, you make complete personalization possible, from local ice cream stores to their favorite yoga spot.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Secondly, our categories are broad and don\u2019t have pre-defined restrictions on what employees can purchase. If you look around at several of your colleagues, it\u2019s easy to see that everyone\u2019s needs are different. What health and wellness means to one person might be completely different from the next and even more varied from the next. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a married mom of two young children, and I\u2019ve personally used my Compt stipend to purchase diapers, a post-natal massage, coaching sessions, and a half marathon race ticket (pre-pregnancy). My colleague has used his to buy food delivery, a gift for a colleague (awww, how nice!), basketball shoes, and a whiteboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to restrict what people can buy or who they can buy from, we recommend a more restrictive card-based product such as Emburse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>At Compt, we believe that we should stop prioritizing perks and start prioritizing people. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve built the most customizable and flexible employee stipend management software on the market.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_provide_a_name_and_description\"><strong>4. Provide a name and description<\/strong>.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it&#8217;s time to name your stipend(s) and provide additional color for your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some examples from customers of ours that we love include:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&#8220;Treat Yo Self&#8221; for a stipend with several spending categories, and &#8220;Teach Yo Self&#8221; for a stipend with Professional Development selected.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Care4U&#8221; for a stipend which includes every spending category available.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Do Your Thing&#8221; with every spending category chosen.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>&#8220;Supporting our values of Balance &amp; Belonging&#8221; \u2014 this one is ours at Compt and helps us to keep our values top of mind.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_schedule_a_launch_date_for_your_stipend\"><strong>5. Schedule a launch date for your stipend.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s simple in Compt: just select the date you want your stipend to go live.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_tell_your_employees_all_about_it\"><strong>6. Tell your employees all about it.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;re completed with the items above, particularly on how the stipend categories apply to your company and employees, go ahead and send an email, a Slack message (or whatever team communication tool you prefer!), and announce your stipend(s) in your next all-hands or larger team meetings. In doing so, be sure to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>highlight the details that matter, like the stipend amount, how often they\u2019ll receive it, and how to use it (with Compt, all they need to do is log into their account, and it\u2019s all in one place)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>explain what the categories mean for them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>emphasize that this supports their unique needs, so spend it on what\u2019s meaningful for them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>And that&#8217;s it! 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Interested in learning how Compt might benefit your company? <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/become-broker-partner\/\">Consult<\/a> with our team or <a href=\"https:\/\/compt.io\/request-a-demo\/?internal_source=blog_textcta_end\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">request a demo<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You&#8217;ve decided you&#8217;re going to offer your people an employee stipend. Awesome news! You&#8217;re likely adding them to your suite of offerings for one of the following benefits: Regardless of the reason, you and your people are about to experience a bounty of benefits. 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