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Software Engineer compensation in United States at GitLab ranges from $117K per year for Junior Software Engineer to $310K per year for Staff Software Engineer. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $207K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for GitLab's total compensation packages. Last updated: 11/7/2025

Average Compensation By Level
Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
Junior Software Engineer
(Entry Level)
$117K
$110K
$7.9K
$0
Intermediate Software Engineer
$177K
$146K
$30.9K
$0
Senior Software Engineer
$216K
$168K
$47.4K
$0
Staff Software Engineer
$310K
$220K
$90.9K
$0
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
Options

At GitLab, Options are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

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

  • 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)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineer at GitLab in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $310,434. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at GitLab for the Software Engineer role in United States is $203,000.

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