Google

Software Engineer

Level

L5

Focus Tag

API Development (Back-End)

Average Annual Total Comp

Details

Google

Seattle, WA

Employee as of Aug 22, 2025

Full-Time Employee

Office

Years at Company9 yrs

Years of Experience9 yrs

Years At Level4 yrs

Demographics

Male
White
Bachelors degree

Average Annual Total Comp

Comp Breakdown

Base Salary

$224,000

STOCK
Average Annual Stock (RSUs)

$200,000

Vesting Schedule (4 yr)Each block represents a vesting period
y1
$304K(38%)
y2
$256K(32%)
y3
$160K(20%)
y4
$80K(10%)
Total Grant: $800,000
BONUS
Average Annual Bonuses

$52,000

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