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Western Digital's salary ranges from $83,415 in total compensation per year for a Recruiter at the low-end to $362,250 for a Product Manager at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Western Digital. Last updated: 2/12/2025

$160K

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Software Engineer
L1 $95K
L2 $124K
L3 $161K
L4 $189K
L5 $207K
L6 $286K

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New Grad Offer @ Defense Contractor: ~$75k TC

1 YOE Job hopped to mid-sized tech company: ~$100k

~3 YOE Job hopped to FAANG: ~$189k TC

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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

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

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

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (25.00% annually)

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FAQ

The highest paying role reported at Western Digital is Product Manager at the L6 level with a yearly total compensation of $362,250. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Western Digital is $154,375.

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