Machine Learning Engineer compensation in United States at Spotify ranges from $175K per year for Engineer I to $355K per year for Staff Engineer. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $237K. View the base salary, equity, and bonus breakdowns for Spotify's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/5/2025
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock () | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Associate Engineer(Entry Level) | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
Engineer I | $175K | $150K | $25.2K | $0 |
Engineer II | $214K | $183K | $31.7K | $71 |
Senior Engineer | $259K | $233K | $25K | $1.1K |
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33.3%
YR 1
33.3%
YR 2
33.3%
YR 3
At Spotify, ESO + RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:
33.3% vests in the 1st-YR (8.32% quarterly)
33.3% vests in the 2nd-YR (8.32% quarterly)
33.3% vests in the 3rd-YR (8.32% quarterly)
The pick and mix incentive program allows employees to choose both Stock options (ATM or OTM ESOs), RSU, or Cash.
25%
YR 1
25%
YR 2
25%
YR 3
25%
YR 4
At Spotify, ESO + RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
25% vests in the 1st-YR (2.08% monthly)
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)
The pick and mix incentive program allows employees to choose both Stock options (ATM or OTM ESOs), RSU, or Cash.
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