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Western Digital Principal Salaries

Principal compensation in United States at Western Digital totals $174K per year for L4. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Western Digital's total compensation packages. Last updated: 12/4/2024

Average Total Compensation

$198K - $233K
United States
Common Range
Possible Range
$185K$198K$233K$257K
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Average Compensation By Level
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L4
$174K
$153K
$12K
$8.8K
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Western Digital, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (25.00% annually)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Principal at Western Digital in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $257,400. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Western Digital for the Principal role in United States is $184,800.

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