Considering L5 PM at Google vs. pending L6 promo at Meta
Hey folks, I've just been "approved for offer" by Google as a PM at L5 in SF. I am currently at L5 at Meta and will likely get a promo to L6 in July (already have 2 Excedes).
Trying to push back on Google on the leveling, but I've read that it's rare for PM's to be hired at L6 (is that true?).
They asked me for my desired comp, but looking at the info on levels.fyi, my current comp at Meta is higher than what is listed for L5 at Google. I'm not interested in taking a pay cut in addition to missing out on a promotion.
How aggressive do you think I can be in my ask? Can someone share reasonable cash + stock + sign on bonus breakdowns from recent offers?
Adding comp details as there seems to be a lot of interest here...
Salary: $210K
Bonus: 15% = $31K
Annual refreshers: ~ $150K
Unvested stock (at current price): ~$400K, reaching 4-year cliff next March.
#salarycomparison #salary #google #meta
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My personal suggestion: tell Google to consider you for L6.
Btw, Congrats on the offer.