Is 400K+ possible at AMZN at L6?

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Bar2Raiser

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 Bar2Raiser
Jun 26, 2020 100 Comments

Currently in MS at ~320K at L63 mostly due to stock appreciation and about to be L64 this year. Expecting L6 offer from Amazon (not AWS). L65 not going to happen for a few years, already overcrowded and it's political to make it happen. I'm decently happy with my current role and do about 50 hrs a week and a great manager.

25% jump in TC is a decent expectation, possible? Blind Chime in.

Yoe: 13


Update: Amzn came back with an offer & after a quick round of negotiation the final offer stands at ~400k (a little off for anonymity). Haven't made a decision yet. Will think through the long weekend.


Update 2.0: Decided to stay at MS. After talking to several people on and off blind, the jump in TC wasn't worth the move to AMZN. Did not lose much with MS at $212. In the eyes of some, I may not have made the right decision, but I'm happy with my decision.

I'd love to stay MS if they fixed the annual measly refreshers. Apparently FB/G are the ones most advised for this reason.

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  • Google
    GChB45

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    GChB45
    it is not possible, the best last year was 380k TC and even that is like super hard.
    Jun 26, 2020 13
  • Google
    WHHw73

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    WHHw73
    I wouldn’t go to Amazon for 80K more. Stay at Microsoft or try Google/FB
    Jun 27, 2020 11
  • Tableau
    KqrB25

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    KqrB25
    410k is the max for l6 sde
    Jun 26, 2020 21
  • Google
    ggv

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     ggv
    I've heard that 398k is absolute max for L6 in Seattle without a escalation. 400k+ starts getting into L7 territory.

    But coming with comp at the top of the band means you're on your way to L7. So your interview performance needs to be top tier.
    Jun 27, 2020 3
    • Amazon
      Northman

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      Northman
      Around 400k is top of band in Seattle for L6 SDE. Hiring managers can absolutely make offers at or near that without an exception process. Generally, an experienced hiring manager can go 10% above band with only recruiter approval in my org. Higher than that requires comp committee approval. In the Bay Area, top of L6 SDE band is 470k.
      Jun 28, 2020
    • Amazon
      Kjdy17

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      Kjdy17
      @etfervhj you're wrong lol. Top of the band is 397 in Seattle. You don't need approval for something close to that.
      Jun 30, 2020
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    Kuckerberg

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    Kuckerberg
    And to add to my comment above, Amazonian always:
    1. Are on track for promo but somehow never get there.
    2. Know multiple people who did x or y. In this case have 400k TC at L6. It’s mostly lies and pissing competition. The truth is Amazon comp and refreshers are shitty.
    Jun 27, 2020 2