TikTok Boosts Pay, Bonuses for Top Performers in 2026

• TikTok's parent company ByteDance plans significant pay hikes and cash bonuses for top-performing employees in 2026.
• Overall spending on rewards will increase by about 50% compared to the previous cycle, targeting high-performance ratings.
• Bonuses for strong performers are set to rise by 35%, with even higher increases for exceptional employees.
• A larger proportion of bonuses will be paid in cash rather than company shares, addressing concerns over equity value.
• The vesting period for employee share awards will be reduced from four years to three, allowing quicker equity ownership.