Google SWE Salary Progression (Real Numbers)

Google SWE Salary Progression (Real Numbers) I asked Maddy, a former Google Sr Engineer, to break down her salary. Here are the real numbers. → First internship: hourly pay → Full-time: ~$228K total comp → When she left: ~$310K Now compare that to current medians (Levels.fyi): → L3: ~$204K (157 base / 33 stock / 14 bonus) → L4: ~$304K (193 base / 87 stock / 28 bonus) Most people focus on base salary. But in Big Tech, base is only one part of the picture. → Equity often drives the biggest gains → Bonus varies by level + performance That’s why two engineers with the same title can end up with very different outcomes. Same role. Different trajectory. How does your comp compare? #Google #TechCareers #SoftwareEngineer #Salary #CareerGrowth  📎 Resources: ============== ✅ FREE AI ML Roadmap Self Study Plan (16-page PDF Guide) https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube ✅ The FREE Ultimate ATS-Friendly Resume Checklist https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube ✅ Download the FREE Job Search Keyword Toolkit in a PDF file https://www.exaltitude.io/resume-handbook?utm_source=youtube ✅ The Ultimate Resume Handbook https://www.exaltitude.io/resume-handbook?utm_source=youtube ✅ FREE Interview Prep Resources https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube ✅ FREE ATS-Friendly Resume Template https://www.exaltitude.io/job-seekers?utm_source=youtube 🎙️Other videos you might be interested in ======================== 99% of Engineers Are Using AI Tools Wrong https://youtu.be/OvMoKZWtyKE STOP Taking Random AI Courses. Read These Instead https://youtu.be/KPhZkvPBiMk AI Engineering: A Realistic Roadmap for Beginners https://youtu.be/CthJtKKthVA Why You Can’t Get Interviews: The Tech Job Market Shift https://youtu.be/j8r5iTsZ3rA 📣✨Connect with me ======================== 💻 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanklee/ ✉️ Newsletter: https://www.exaltitude.io/newsletter 📲 Email for business inquiries: exaltitude.info@gmail.com