Marit Health, a physician-led startup, has officially launched its groundbreaking community-driven platform that gives doctors and advanced practice providers (APPs) access to anonymous yet verified salary data. With over 7,000 compensation records and a growing community of 12,000 clinicians across all 50 states and 157 specialties, Marit aims to bring transparency to an industry long plagued by pay opacity.
Backed by a $3.2 million seed round led by Define Ventures, the company is making waves by offering real-time, in-depth compensation insights—including base pay, bonuses, shifts, benefits, and more. The platform empowers medical professionals to make smarter career moves based on real, community-sourced data.
Built by Clinicians, for Clinicians
Marit was founded by a group of physicians and former Glassdoor and Transcarent executives who witnessed firsthand the lack of transparency in medical compensation. By blending clinical expertise with product design and data science, Marit delivers a solution that directly addresses the frustrations clinicians face when negotiating pay or considering a job change.
Unlike traditional salary tools that rely on vague averages or are hidden behind paywalls, Marit is completely free and powered by verified contributions from users. Through its unique “give-to-get” model, clinicians anonymously share their compensation details and, in return, gain access to a rich database of salary structures across diverse roles and institutions.
Tackling a Growing Crisis in Healthcare
Clinicians in the U.S. are under enormous pressure. Demand is rising, the workforce is shrinking, and administrative tasks are piling up. Meanwhile, pay has stagnated despite inflation, and many feel undervalued. These stressors are driving many doctors and providers to leave the profession—exacerbating an already critical shortage in healthcare.
Dr. Rob Anderson, Marit’s co-founder, explained, “We became doctors to help people, but the day-to-day realities—overwork, underpayment, and lack of support—are pushing many of us away. Marit is here to give clinicians the data and voice they need to advocate for themselves.”
A Transparent Look into Medical Compensation
Every medical job is different. Contracts vary widely in structure, incentives, and perks, making it hard for clinicians to benchmark their pay or benefits. Marit simplifies that complexity by breaking down compensation into easy-to-understand categories:
- Salary breakdown – Includes base salary, RVUs, collection rates, and bonuses.
- Hiring incentives – Signing bonuses, relocation packages, and loan repayment.
- Practice structure – Whether it’s clinical or non-clinical work, practice type, and patient load.
- Shift details – Night/weekend shifts, call rates, overtime, and pay differentials.
- Perks & benefits – PTO, CME allowances, malpractice coverage, and retirement plans.
- Job satisfaction – Real clinician ratings on work-life balance and overall compensation.
With thousands of entries and growing daily, Marit’s dataset is already one of the most robust collections of clinician compensation data available.
Seed Round Backed by Industry Veterans
Marit’s $3.2 million seed round includes notable backers like Zillow and Glassdoor co-founder Rich Barton, Glassdoor co-founder Tim Besse, PatientPing’s Jay Desai, and former U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra. This strategic funding will help scale the platform, expand community engagement, and enhance its offerings—while keeping access free for users.
Define Ventures founder Lynne Chou O’Keefe emphasized the urgency behind the investment: “We can’t fix healthcare without supporting the people delivering care. Marit’s community-first approach is exactly the kind of bold solution the industry needs.”
A Growing Movement Toward Pay Equity in Medicine
Marit’s rapid growth—fueled entirely by word of mouth—reflects the appetite for change within the medical community. As more clinicians join, the platform’s data becomes more robust, creating a feedback loop that benefits everyone.
“Marit gives clinicians the confidence to negotiate, advocate, and plan long-term careers with clarity,” said CEO Vikas Sabnani. “We saw it happen at Glassdoor—when workers are informed, employers benefit too. In healthcare, that’s not just good business—it’s a moral imperative.”
As Marit continues to expand, it aims to become the go-to resource for career decisions in medicine, arming clinicians with the tools they need to build fulfilling, financially sound careers.
