Security Software Engineer compensation in United States at LinkedIn totals $448K per year for IC4. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $375K. View the base salary, equity, and bonus breakdowns for LinkedIn's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/5/2025
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock () | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apprentice Software EngineerIC1(Entry Level) | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Software EngineerIC2 | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Senior Software EngineerIC3 | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Staff Software EngineerIC4 | $448K | $225K | $183K | $40K |
Company Location | Date | Level Name Tag | Years of Experience Total / At Company | Total Compensation Base | Stock (yr) | Bonus | |
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At LinkedIn, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)
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