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Mechanical Engineer compensation in Greater Los Angeles Area at SpaceX ranges from $123K per year for L1 to $277K per year for L3. The median yearly compensation in Greater Los Angeles Area package totals $145K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for SpaceX's total compensation packages. Last updated: 6/24/2025
Average Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
L1Mechanical Engineer | $123K | $97.5K | $24.8K | $673 |
L2Mechanical Engineer II | $174K | $115K | $57.9K | $737 |
L3Senior Mechanical Engineer | $277K | $129K | $145K | $2.9K |
L4Principal Engineer | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
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Vesting Schedule
20%
YR 1
20%
YR 2
20%
YR 3
20%
YR 4
20%
YR 5
Stock Type
RSU
At SpaceX, RSUs are subject to a 5-year vesting schedule:
20% vests in the 1st-year (20.00% annually)
20% vests in the 2nd-year (10.00% semi-annually)
20% vests in the 3rd-year (10.00% semi-annually)
20% vests in the 4th-year (10.00% semi-annually)
20% vests in the 5th-year (10.00% semi-annually)
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