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Software Engineer compensation in Greater Los Angeles Area at IBM ranges from $105K per year for Band 6 to $221K per year for Band 9. The median yearly compensation in Greater Los Angeles Area package totals $135K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for IBM's total compensation packages. Last updated: 4/9/2026
Average Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Associate EngineerBand 6(Entry Level) | $105K | $97.7K | $6.8K | $727 |
Staff EngineerBand 7 | $128K | $117K | $8K | $2.4K |
Advisory EngineerBand 8 | $206K | $169K | $28.4K | $9K |
Senior EngineerBand 9 | $221K | $177K | $42.5K | $1.3K |
Latest Salary Submissions
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Vesting Schedule
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YR 1
25%
YR 2
25%
YR 3
25%
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At IBM, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
25% vests in the 1st-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)
IBM uses two types of equity awards: RSU and Stock options. Options vest 25% over 4 years, RSUs vest 50% every 2 years over 4 years.
0%
YR 1
50%
YR 2
0%
YR 3
50%
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At IBM, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
0% vests in the 1st-YR (0.00% annually)
50% vests in the 2nd-YR (50.00% annually)
0% vests in the 3rd-YR (0.00% annually)
50% vests in the 4th-YR (50.00% annually)
IBM uses two types of equity awards: RSU and Stock options. Options vest 25% over 4 years, RSUs vest 50% every 2 years over 4 years.
25%
YR 1
25%
YR 2
25%
YR 3
25%
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At IBM, RSUs 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)
IBM uses two types of equity awards: RSU and Stock options. Options vest 25% over 4 years, RSUs vest 50% every 2 years over 4 years.
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