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What tax rate will I have to pay on the Amazon sign on bonus? Location - Seattle
Asking for my brother He joined Amazon a few months ago. He regrets his decision now. Does he have to return his sign on bonus if he leaves within a year? most tech companies give u a sign on bonus lumpsum and you’re supposed to return it if you leave before the year completes. I hear the bonus at...Read more
I know some people who recieved their complete sign-on bonus upfront and others that are split the first 12 months. What determines this process, the pay band or the hiring manager?
Has Amazon ever failed to pay your sign-on bonus? I took a role that was grossly misrepresented and resigned after two months. I received my first sign-on bonus payment as expected. I did not receive my second and final sign-on bonus payment. For context, I worked two full months and complied with ...Read more
Hello, I recently got an offer from Amazon for SDE2. The offer says that I would be paid 1st year and 2nd year sign-on bonus on installment every month. AFAIK, the first year bonus is paid in lump sum. Is that normal for Amazon?
What’s the Amazon sign on bonus? when should I return it, if I quit within how many months/years? Don’t have an offer, assume it is min of 100k even for a l2 or l3?
Been at Amazon for less than a year and thinking about leaving for another company. Do I have to return the entire sign on bonus and the relocation or just divide it by how many months I've been there and return whats left for the remaining months? Also do we have to return the pre taxed amount or t...Read more
What should i shoot for sign on bonus for snr applied research scientist position at amazon?
An Amazon recruiter told me that if the sign on bonus for a year is greater than $25000, it will be paid in installments throughout the year rather than a lump sum amount. Is this correct?
Levels FYI doesn't seem to indicate well the sign-on bonus (it shows bonus but the numbers are small, like 10k-15k, sometimes $0. Also, other than sign-on, I understood that there aren't any bonuses in Amazon). Can anyone tell me if $60k is a good number for L5 as a sign-kn bonus? (1st year, 48k fo...Read more
Hi, Will Amazon not pay sign on bonus in one pay check. I just received a offer and HR informed I will get it pro rated every pay check for 1 year. Will the tax be different on tbe sign on ? Can we not ask to get it all at once ?
So according to my offer letter my Year 1 and 2 bonuses will be paid out in monthly installments for the first and second year. My question is if I’m starting mid-month, will I still see the full month’s bonus amount on my first check or only half the monthly amount? If only half, wouldn’t that offs...Read more
I get my sign on bonus in parts each paycheck. If I quit after my one year mark do I have to pay it back? I’m guessing not since I didn’t get it all at once. Couldn’t tell from contact. Not concerned about relo, might be 20k but my life is worth more. Still haven’t figured out new company but getti...Read more
How does it work? If you get 60K sign on bonus and it’s distributed monthly (5k x 12 months)- if an employee leaves in 6 months, do they pay it back? Or because it’s pro rated you’re ok? #Amazon #nopip #bonus TC: 200k Yoe: 2
Does Amazon give sign on bonus in one go or on a monthly basis? Usually it's a lump sum in all companies but they said Amazon does it differently Is there room to negotiate and ask for lump sum upfront instead of monthly payments? (awaiting offer) YOE:3 TC: 180
I just joined Amazon about a month ago and already am ready to leave. I got a 17k sign on bonus (12k post tax). I’m ready to go but I know I need to pay the sign on bonus back. My questions; do I need to pay back 17k or just the 12k I actually got post tax? Also, do they take payment plans or do I ...Read more
How much sign on bonus and relocation package go expect from Bloomberg's (NYC) swe for new grad offer? Also, does amazon provide sign on bonus for new grads?
If you leave amazon before year 3 do you have to pay back the fat sign on bonus? TC: 230
I have an offer from Amazon. The letter says the sign-on payment will be issued in prorated pay period installments as I complete my first year of employment with company. It doesn’t say anything about repayment if I leave company before completing my first year. Does anyone know Amazon’s policy fo...Read more
I got a job offer from Amazon, starting on Aug 15th. I asked my recruiter and they don't know, so I'm asking here. The first year sign-on bonus clause says, "The bonus will be paid in twelve, equal monthly installments, as advances, subject to your continued active employment, with each installment ...Read more