# Levels.fyi – Nvidia Software Engineer IC7 Salaries in San Francisco Bay Area

**URL:** https://www.levels.fyi/companies/nvidia/salaries/software-engineer/levels/ic7/locations/san-francisco-bay-area  
**Generated:** 2026-09-21T05:39:29.306Z  
**Scope:** Level IC7 for Software Engineer roles at Nvidia in San Francisco Bay Area  
**Location:** San Francisco Bay Area  
**Currency:** USD ($)

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## Aggregate Highlights
- Average Total Compensation: $915,000  
- Last Updated: September 21, 2026

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## Key Breakdowns

### Compensation Components
- Base: $360,000  
- Stock: $555,000  

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## FAQ

### How much stock do IC7 Software Engineers at Nvidia receive?
The median pay mix for IC7 Software Engineer at Nvidia in San Francisco Bay Area is $360,000 base salary, $555,000 in stock per year. Stock is reported as annualized grant value.

### How accurate is Levels.fyi data?
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### Do these figures include stock and bonuses?
Yes. Total compensation on Levels.fyi is base salary plus annualized stock plus bonus. Sites that report base salary alone show lower numbers for the same job.

### What is not included in this summary?
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