The average starting salary at Google is $103,000. This is based on a new report from Glassdoor which concluded that the average base pay for all US-based Googlers is $123,270. The data was sourced from Google HR and anonymous employee salary reports on Glassdoor.
So, you want to work at a tech company but you don’t know what they pay. Well while every company is different some things are pretty constant. I am going to offer some insight as to what an employee working in technology may expect their salary to be and how they might negotiate salary at their new job.
Average starting salary at google
The average starting salary for a Google software engineer, ranked by seniority: $114,000 for new grads with 0-3 years of experience, and $123,000 for new grads with 3-5 years of experience; $128,000 for experienced hires (6-10+ years) and $132,000 for senior engineers (11+ years); $131,000 mid-career and $139,000 for very senior (15+ years).
So, if you want to work for some of the biggest names in tech like Google and Facebook, then you better prepare to earn your stripes. Both Google and Facebook offer an impressive range of benefits for their employees. But, it’s on you to ensure that those qualifications make you a good fit.
Google has a diverse range of employees, some of whom are committed to sweatshops and inhumane working conditions. It is impossible to condone Google’s behavior, especially as the internet search giant promotes itself as a leader in business ethics. Company leaders like Larry Page are given cushy jobs at Google, who also operates the world’s biggest spy network which collects data on it’s users.
Hopefully, you’ve found this to be a helpful guide to what web and graphic design graduates can expect when they’re beginning their careers, and are entering the job market. Remember that starting salaries will vary depending on your experience and what area of the country you’re going into, so this is certainly not an exhaustive list. Be sure to check in with meqdesigner for other important topics, covering everything from working conditions to hiring practices.
That’s not to say that a bachelor’s degree in computer science is worthless: It’s great if you want to work as an engineer at Google, and there are many jobs out there for programmers. Plus, software engineering master’s programs are popping up like dandelions at springtime. So the answer isn’t “don’t get a CS degree,” it’s just “know what you’re getting into.”
If you are going to college, believe me, choose the path that will get your degree the quickest. Don’t get me wrong, I love to learn and I love going to class… But if you are not learning anything new, or challenging yourself – then you’re squandering some of valuable tuition dollars.
