CompensationApr 13, 2019
Amazondebirs

Salary increase @ Amazon

I joined as an SDE 2 three years back. At the time of joining 125k base + 235 RSUs. Current base 135k (after 3% increase)+ 35 stocks for 2020. I feel this is very less considering, I am very close to transitioning to the next level (as per my SDM and skip) Are my managers simply lying about where do I stand in career journey? Or is there anybody else paid similar and close to becoming SDE 3?

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Oath Atinlay2 Apr 13, 2019

Nothing wrong with any of it, you need more yoe

Amazon Katal Apr 13, 2019

Weird, I have the same TC for 2020 after just getting promoted to SDE 2.

Microsoft UseDeFeet Apr 13, 2019

Count the value of the RSUs at time of grant, not the number.

Okta doll$h Apr 13, 2019

One of my friends joined as SDE1 who is making more than you

BluVector sparked Apr 13, 2019

If Seattle or BA that’s pretty shit; definitely sucks for how much your TC is gonna drop from 19 to 20. Going from 89 shares in a year to 35 is gonna hurt

Cisco U there Apr 13, 2019

How is that 89 shares?

BluVector sparked Apr 13, 2019

His first grant of 235 shares is divided 5/15/40/40 over the first 4 years so in 2019 his 4th year he will get 94 shares (because I suck at math in my head)

Cisco U there Apr 14, 2019

Oh no no no, I just wanted to make sure my understanding is correct... are you at Amazon

Amazon darkpun Apr 14, 2019

My TC is even less. I joined Amazon as SDE-II and was an external hire.

Qualcomm dynasty001 Apr 14, 2019

What was your breakdown?

Amazon darkpun Apr 14, 2019

138 base + 20 stocks this year

Facebook whodattt Apr 14, 2019

This is very less indeed

Microsoft dnej Apr 14, 2019

You’re being Sarcastic for sure

Cisco U there Apr 14, 2019

😺😼