---
title: "Configure compensation for a cohort"
method: PUT
path: "/api/cohorts/{cohortId}/compensation/configure"
tags: ["Cohort Compensation"]
---

# Configure compensation for a cohort

`PUT /api/cohorts/{cohortId}/compensation/configure`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.production.yourmedley.com`
- URL: `https://api.production.yourmedley.com/api/cohorts/{cohortId}/compensation/configure`
- Auth: none declared

Creates or updates the cohort's compensation config with audience type and optional rate overrides. Rejects if compensation is already confirmed.

## Path parameters

- `cohortId` string, uuid, required

## Request body

- object
  - `audience_type` 'emerging' | 'established' | 'executive', required
  - `rate_overrides` object: Sparse rate overrides (same shape as rate card rates)

## Response `200`

Configuration saved

## Other responses

- `400`: Invalid input
- `404`: Cohort not found
- `409`: Compensation is confirmed - unlock first

---

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