compensation definition
Compensation is the total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee by an employer in return for work performed as required.Essentially, it's a combination of your pay, vacation, bonuses, health insurance, and any other perk you may receive, such as free lunches and parking.ompensation is the total amount of the monetary and non-monetary pay provided to an employee by an employer in return for work performed as required.