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Plaid Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Plaid ranges from $206K per year for E3 to $555K per year for E6. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $307K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Plaid's total compensation packages. Last updated: 2/10/2025

Average Compensation By Level
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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock ()
Bonus
E3
(Entry Level)
$206K
$135K
$56.6K
$14.6K
E4
$284K
$164K
$119K
$417
E5
$395K
$203K
$192K
$0
E6
$555K
$253K
$303K
$0
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Plaid, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

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

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (6.25% quarterly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Backend Software Engineer at Plaid in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $616,250. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Plaid for the Backend Software Engineer role in United States is $296,667.

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