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Snap Mechanical Engineer Salaries

The median Mechanical Engineer compensation in United States package at Snap totals $180K per year. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Snap's total compensation packages. Last updated: 5/6/2026

Median Package

Snap

Design Engineer

Palo Alto, CA

Total per year

$180K

Level

Base

$180K

Stock (/yr)

Bonus

Years at company

1 Year

Years exp

4 Years

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Vesting Schedule

100%

YR 1

Stock Type

RSU

At Snap, RSUs are subject to a 1-year vesting schedule:

100% vests in the 1st-YR (8.33% monthly)

Monthly vesting, no 1 year cliff

33.3%

YR 1

33.3%

YR 2

33.3%

YR 3

Stock Type

RSU

At Snap, RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

33.3% vests in the 1st-YR (2.77% monthly)
33.3% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.77% monthly)
33.3% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.77% monthly)

Monthly vesting, no 1 year cliff

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

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

25% vests in the 1st-YR (2.08% monthly)
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)

Monthly vesting, no 1 year cliff

54%

YR 1

33%

YR 2

13%

YR 3

Stock Type

RSU

At Snap, RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

54% vests in the 1st-YR (4.50% monthly)
33% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.75% monthly)
13% vests in the 3rd-YR (1.08% monthly)

Monthly vesting, no 1 year cliff

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FAQ

What is the highest Mechanical Engineer salary at Snap in United States?

The highest paying salary package reported for a Mechanical Engineer at Snap in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $533,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.

How much do Snap Mechanical Engineer employees get paid in United States?

The median yearly total compensation reported at Snap for the Mechanical Engineer role in United States is $221,000.

How can I negotiate a higher Mechanical Engineer offer at Snap?

When negotiating your Mechanical Engineer offer at Snap, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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