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Ginkgo Bioworks Salaries

Ginkgo Bioworks's salary ranges from $120,600 in total compensation per year for a Mechanical Engineer at the low-end to $479,400 for a Software Engineering Manager at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Ginkgo Bioworks. Last updated: 4/24/2026

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Business Development
Median $208K
Software Engineer
Median $200K
Data Analyst
$242K
Data Scientist
$144K
Management Consultant
$237K
Mechanical Engineer
$121K
Product Manager
$170K
Program Manager
$180K
Sales
$233K
Software Engineering Manager
$479K
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

At Ginkgo Bioworks, Stock/equity grants are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)

5 years post-termination exercise window.

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The highest paying role reported at Ginkgo Bioworks is Software Engineering Manager at the Common Range Average level with a yearly total compensation of $479,400. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Ginkgo Bioworks is $204,000.
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