Got a verbal offer for a senior UX research role w Amazon in Bay Area and wondering what my expectations should be for base/ RSU/ total comp. Thanks!
LinkedIn/AirBnb are among top payers in the Bay, so those numbers wouldn’t surprise me. Amazons equity is backloaded so be careful there
Thanks!
It depends on your years of experience and current comp. but, typical range for L6 is probably 190 - 225, but can go higher I think. I’m an L6 researcher in Seattle.
Yes, L6 is Sr. UX Researcher. That does seem a bit low for an L5 “doing senior level work.” A lot depends on your friend’s current comp. Amazon will typically try to match or exceed. Your friend should beware of any low offer which promises promotion. I haven’t seen any L5 Researcher get promoted in less than a year doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen, but that would be extremely rare.
You’re a senior user researcher making 225 base in Seattle?
You mean you were contacted for the role?
I got a verbal offer but we haven't talked compensation yet. Recruiter in the midst of putting the official package together and wants me to tell them what my expectations are first.
Gotcha. I’m told ~$120 base, bonus, RSUs, total comp somewhere around $200?