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NerdWallet Full-Stack Software Engineer Salaries

Full-Stack Software Engineer compensation in United States at NerdWallet ranges from $217K per year for SWE II to $214K per year for Senior SWE. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $225K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for NerdWallet's total compensation packages. Last updated: 10/9/2025

Level Name
Total
Base
Stock ()
Bonus
SWE I
(Entry Level)
$ --
$ --
$ --
$ --
SWE II
$217K
$167K
$42K
$8K
Senior SWE
$214K
$191K
$22.8K
$0
Staff SWE
$ --
$ --
$ --
$ --
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At NerdWallet, 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)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Full-Stack Software Engineer at NerdWallet in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $307,618. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at NerdWallet for the Full-Stack Software Engineer role in United States is $207,500.

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