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Spotify Backend Software Engineer Salaries

Backend Software Engineer compensation in United States at Spotify ranges from $139K per year for Associate Engineer to $265K per year for Senior Engineer. The median compensation in United States package totals $225K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Spotify's total compensation packages. Last updated: 11/23/2024

Average Compensation By Level
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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock (/yr)
Bonus
Associate Engineer
(Entry Level)
$139K
$119K
$19.5K
$0
Engineer I
$160K
$135K
$22.9K
$2K
Engineer II
$219K
$189K
$29.7K
$333
Senior Engineer
$265K
$219K
$42.1K
$4.1K
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Vesting Schedule

33.3%

YR 1

33.3%

YR 2

33.3%

YR 3

Stock Type
ESO + RSU

At Spotify, ESO + RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

  • 33.3% vests in the 1st-year (8.32% quarterly)

  • 33.3% vests in the 2nd-year (8.32% quarterly)

  • 33.3% vests in the 3rd-year (8.32% quarterly)

The pick and mix incentive program allows employees to choose both Stock options (ATM or OTM ESOs), RSU, or Cash.

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YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
ESO + RSU

At Spotify, ESO + RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (2.08% monthly)

The pick and mix incentive program allows employees to choose both Stock options (ATM or OTM ESOs), RSU, or Cash.



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Backend Software Engineer at Spotify in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $275,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Spotify for the Backend Software Engineer role in United States is $220,000.

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