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• Gd-content gradients influence PMA in both "+δ" and "−δ" samples. • "+δ" has lower H C due to closer T comp , suggesting different Gd-content. • Reversal of AHE loop near T comp indicates sublattice dominance shift. • Decrease in H SF suggests weakened exchange interaction near T comp. • Strong ΔR XY at ± 4 kOe and ± 30 kOe for "−δ" indicates enhanced PMA. Ferrimagnetic rare-earth (RE) – transition-metal (TM) alloys are considered small ferromagnets with antiferromagnetic exchange in sublattices, which makes them a preferable choice for future ultrafast memory-related applications. Here, we explore the magnetic properties of two GdFeCo thin films with tailored vertical composition gradients, achieved by gradually varying Gd concentration across the film thickness. The temperature-dependent magnetic behavior of these films is investigated using anomalous Hall effect (AHE) measurements and SQUID magnetometry. Both films exhibit perpendicular magnetic anisotropy with distinct coercivities, indicating variations in their magnetic properties. The films show RE-dominant behavior at 300 K. Moreover, for the positive composition gradient (+δ) film, the compensation temperature is around 350 K, while the film with a negative gradient (−δ) exhibits a compensation temperature above 400 K. Furthermore, the spin-flop behavior and AHE sign reversal provide insights into the sublattice dominance and exchange interactions within the films. The magnitude of ΔR XY (the difference in AHE resistance at different magnetic fields) is shown to be sensitive to the composition gradient, indicating stronger perpendicular magnetic anisotropy for the "−δ" sample. This study demonstrates the potential of composition engineering to tailor the magnetic characteristics of ferrimagnetic materials for specific spintronics applications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]