Capital One
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Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Capital One ranges from $140K per year for Associate Software Eng to $458K per year for Distinguished Eng. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $157K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Capital One's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/26/2025
Average Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock () | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Associate Software Eng(Entry Level) | $140K | $132K | $59 | $7.5K |
Software EngSenior Associate | $153K | $146K | $167 | $6.4K |
Senior Software EngPrincipal Associate | $176K | $166K | $0 | $10.3K |
Lead Software Eng | $230K | $212K | $3.9K | $14K |
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Vesting Schedule
33.3%
YR 1
33.3%
YR 2
33.3%
YR 3
Stock Type
Options
At Capital One, Options are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:
33.3% vests in the 1st-YR (33.30% annually)
33.3% vests in the 2nd-YR (33.30% annually)
33.3% vests in the 3rd-YR (33.30% annually)
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