Sales Compensation Analyst

About Gusto At Gusto, we're on a mission to grow the small business economy. We handle the hard stuff — payroll, health insurance, 401(k)s, and HR — so owners can focus on their craft and their customers. With teams in Denver, San Francisco, and New York, we support more than 500,000 small businesses nationwide and are building a workplace that reflects the people we serve. All full-time employees receive competitive base pay, benefits, and equity (RSUs) — because everyone who helps build Gusto should share in its success. Offer amounts are determined by role, level, and location. Learn more about our Total Rewards philosophy. AI is a fundamental part of how work gets done at Gusto. We expect all team members to actively engage with AI tools relevant to their role and grow their fluency as the technology evolves. AI experience requirements vary by role and will be assessed during the interview process. About the Role: We're looking for a Sales Compensation Analyst to join our Revenue Operations team. As a individual contributor, you will serve as a hands-on operator, subject matter expert, and strategic partner to our sales organization — owning end-to-end compensation administration while independently shaping the compensation programs and operational frameworks that drive Gusto's growth. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of Sales, Finance, and Revenue Operations. You'll bring deep expertise in sales compensation administration, advanced analytical capabilities, and a track record of building scalable programs that are fair, accurate, and motivating. You'll operate with a high degree of autonomy alongside the Head of Sales Compensation — driving plan administration, contributing to plan design for assigned segments, and setting the operational and analytical standard for the team. You'll leverage AI tools to push the boundaries of what our team can deliver. About the Team: The Sales Compensation team at Gusto sits within the Revenue Operations organization and serves as the backbone of how Gusto's sales force is motivated, rewarded, and aligned to company growth. We are a small, high-impact team with outsized visibility — our work touches every quota-carrying role across the company and directly influences how Gusto attracts, retains, and drives performance from top sales talent. Here’s what you’ll do day-to-day: