AUTOMATION TEAM HANDBOOK

Bonus & Retention Incentives

Beyond per-build bonuses

v1.5 · April 2026
Lite Volume Bonus
$200
Awarded if 5+ lite builds are accepted in a single month. Incentivizes batching smaller-scope work and maintaining momentum.
Example: 2 standard + 6 lite = $1,000 base + $1,200 lite bonus + $200 kicker = $2,400
Master Bonus
$500
Per accepted pitch. You identify an automation opportunity Leo didn't brief. Submit a written pitch → Leo approves/declines → Build it → Pass acceptance → Earn $500 on top of your regular bonus. No cap.
Example: 3 pitches accepted = $1,500 in Master Bonuses that month.
This exists to normalize autonomy and get you invested in the business.
First-Pass Acceptance
$75
Per automation that passes the 8-point acceptance checklist on first submission with zero revisions. Applies to both standard and lite builds.
Example: 6 automations all first-pass = extra $450 that month.
SLA Streak Bonus
Up to $1,000
Awarded on a 6-month cycle. Cumulative and resets to zero if SLA drops below 90%:
60 consecutive days at 90%+ SLA: $200
90 consecutive days: $300
180 consecutive days: $500
Tenure Milestones
Up to $1,750
One-time payments at key milestones. Backloaded to reward long-term commitment:
90 days: $250
180 days: $500
365 days: $1,000
Holiday Bonus
$500–$1,000
Awarded in December each year regardless of performance. A goodwill gesture, not a performance incentive.
$1,000 if 6+ months tenure
$500 if less than 6 months
Workspace Setup Stipend
$500
One-time payment at 90-day mark. Spend however needed — laptop, monitor, chair, desk, etc. No receipts required.
One-time at 90 days
Infrastructure Stipend
$50
Recurring monthly stipend for internet and workspace costs. Not performance-dependent. Not subject to SLA penalties.
Monthly
Education Stipend
$100
Monthly stipend for courses, certifications, and tutorials related to automation. Simple monthly proof required — screenshot of course completion or short summary paragraph.
Monthly
Referral Bonus
$500
Refer another automation builder to JumpSquat. If they pass 90-day tenure, you earn $500. Unlimited.