Vivid Seats Compensation & Benefits

Employees at Vivid Seats describe the perks and benefits package as comprehensive, supportive of families, and full of perks that make work life more enjoyable. They highlight health coverage with multiple plan options, a 401(k) match, flexible PTO with holidays and recharge days, parental leave, commuter support, and on-site meals and snacks as evidence that the company invests in both essentials and extras.

Vivid Seats is passionate about enabling fans to ‘Experience It Live’ and is intent on doing the same for its employees. The company recently opened a new corporate headquarters in the historic Marshall Field building in downtown Chicago.

As a technology company focused on innovation, the new space supports the ongoing growth of Vivid Seats’ business and its continued focus on attracting, retaining, and fostering talent. Vivid Seats fully renovated the 48,000 square foot headquarters to support a scaled workforce and hybrid work model with a emphasis on shared and collaborative workspaces. It includes state-of-the-art facilities and incorporates modern design, collaborative spaces, and the excitement of live events to create an innovative workplace. In addition to its famous architecture which provides an abundance of natural light and high ceilings, the historic building offers brand-new amenities including a full-service gym, coffee shop, bar, rooftop and a food court, among other benefits.

At Vivid Seats, equity is seen as a meaningful part of the overall compensation package for eligible levels, with employees noting that it provides stability and potential wealth beyond base pay

As a business Vivid Seats is fanatical about live events and delivering amazing experiences for buyers, sellers and partners and believes that all employees are owners in creating those exceptional experiences. To make that ownership more tangible, the company provides every single employee with equity. Its goal is to grow its employees’ future in meaningful and sustainable ways, from competitive retirement and savings programs, to continuing education opportunities, and rewarding performance incentives. 

Employees point to the accessibility of option grants, vesting schedules that are easy to understand, and equity platforms that make tracking simple as reasons equity feels straightforward and accessible rather than complicated.