State of Tech Compensation 2025
The most comprehensive annual analysis of compensation trends across top tech companies. Data-driven insights on salaries, equity, bonuses, benefits, and geographic trends.
Key Findings
Major trends and insights from our 2025 analysis
Median Total Comp Up 8.5%
Senior engineers at FAANG companies now earn $450K median total compensation
RSUs Now 45% of Total Comp
Equity compensation continues to grow as percentage of total package
Remote Pay Parity
78% of companies now offer location-independent compensation
Mega Backdoor Adoption
Companies offering mega backdoor Roth 401(k) increased to 65%
Compensation by Company
Average total compensation across tech companies, including base salary, equity, and bonuses
Methodology & Data Sources
How we collected and analyzed this data
Data Sources
- Levels.fyi API: Compensation data from 50,000+ verified tech employees
- Wealthy Noob Calculator Usage: Anonymized data from 10,000+ RSU calculations
- Community Surveys: Direct responses from 5,000+ tech professionals
- H-1B Visa Disclosures: Public salary data from USCIS filings
- Company Financial Reports: Stock performance and headcount data
Analysis Period
Data collected from January 1, 2025 to December 1, 2025. Compensation figures represent median values to reduce impact of outliers. All equity values calculated using December 1, 2025 stock prices.
Geographic Adjustments
Cost-of-living adjustments based on Numbeo's 2025 index. Remote compensation analyzed separately from location-specific offers.
Want to Optimize Your Compensation?
Use our Tech Compensation Optimizer to analyze your total comp package and get personalized recommendations
Try the Optimizer