Vesting Schedule

20%

YR 1

20%

YR 2

20%

YR 3

20%

YR 4

20%

YR 5

Stock Type
Options

At Epic Games, Options are subject to a 5-year vesting schedule:

  • 20% vests in the 1st-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 2nd-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 3rd-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 4th-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 5th-YR (20.00% annually)

Epic Games offers stock options after 1 year of service.

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Epic Games Salaries FAQ (2026)

The highest paying role reported at Epic Games is Software Engineering Manager with a yearly total compensation of $450,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
Across job families reported at Epic Games, the median yearly total compensation is $191,955.
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