Epic Games
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Video Game Software Engineer compensation in United States at Epic Games ranges from $148K per year for L2 to $266K per year for L5. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $266K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Epic Games's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/18/2025
Average Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock () | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L1(Entry Level) | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
L2 | $148K | $143K | $0 | $5.4K |
L3 | $247K | $223K | $0 | $24.3K |
L4 | $284K | $224K | $800 | $59.5K |
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Vesting Schedule
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YR 1
20%
YR 2
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YR 3
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YR 4
20%
YR 5
Stock Type
Options
At Epic Games, Options are subject to a 5-year vesting schedule:
20% vests in the 1st-YR (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 2nd-YR (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 3rd-YR (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 4th-YR (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 5th-YR (20.00% annually)
Epic Games offers stock options after 1 year of service.
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