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ByteDance's salary ranges from $50,506 in total compensation per year for a Customer Service at the low-end to $891,667 for a Software Engineer at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of ByteDance. Last updated: 1/22/2025

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Software Engineer
1-2 $202K
2-1 $280K
2-2 $418K
3-1 $579K
3-2 $884K
4-1 $892K

iOS Engineer

Mobile Software Engineer

Frontend Software Engineer

Machine Learning Engineer

Backend Software Engineer

Full-Stack Software Engineer

Networking Engineer

Quality Assurance (QA) Software Engineer

Data Engineer

Production Software Engineer

Security Software Engineer

Site Reliability Engineer

Virtual Reality Software Engineer

Research Scientist

Product Manager
2-1 $228K
2-2 $308K
3-1 $444K
3-2 $502K
4-1 $655K
Data Scientist
1-2 $158K
2-1 $217K
2-2 $281K
3-1 $417K

Career Transition to Software Engineering

Is 30 years old too late to switch careers to Software Engineering? I have seen young kids 23 years of age starting from Software Engineer-I and become Principal Engineer or Engineering Manager by 30-31. 
If I become SE-I now, is there a way to catch up soon for the time I have lost so that I can be the VP/CXO in late 30s or early 40s? Am I too late?
#enginee...

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Marketing
2-1 $144K
2-2 $206K
3-1 $297K
3-2 $357K
4-1 $565K

Product Marketing Manager

Sales
1-2 $112K
2-1 $125K
2-2 $185K
3-1 $210K

Account Manager

Recruiter
1-2 $108K
2-1 $152K
2-2 $151K

Sourcer

Technical Recruiter

Product Designer
2-1 $174K
2-2 $286K
3-1 $363K

UX Designer

Human Resources
1-2 $106K
2-1 $148K
2-2 $202K
3-1 $356K
Program Manager
2-1 $172K
2-2 $193K
3-1 $327K
Technical Program Manager
2-1 $224K
2-2 $247K
3-1 $365K
Software Engineering Manager
3-1 $567K
3-2 $757K
Data Analyst
1-2 $125K
2-1 $162K
Cybersecurity Analyst
1-2 $149K
2-1 $298K
2-2 $378K
Marketing Operations
2-1 $124K
2-2 $188K
3-1 $264K
Project Manager
2-1 $97.5K
2-2 $137K
Business Operations Manager
Median $165K
Legal
2-1 $210K
3-2 $454K

Legal Counsel

Business Analyst
Median $111K
Management Consultant
Median $220K
UX Researcher
Median $213K
Business Development
Median $112K
Financial Analyst
Median $118K
Accountant
$80.4K
Administrative Assistant
$351K
Business Operations
$169K
Chief of Staff
$247K
Copywriter
$63.3K
Customer Service
$50.5K
Data Science Manager
$252K
Graphic Designer
$141K
Hardware Engineer
$441K
Information Technologist (IT)
$129K
Mechanical Engineer
$286K
Partner Manager
$280K
Product Design Manager
$385K
Sales Engineer
$65.3K
Solution Architect
$137K

Data Architect

Technical Writer
$88K
Total Rewards
$304K
Venture Capitalist
$91.9K
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Vesting Schedule

20%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

30%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

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

  • 20% vests in the 1st-year (20.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 30% vests in the 4th-year (7.50% quarterly)

12 month cliff and vests quarterly.

15%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

35%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

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

  • 15% vests in the 1st-year (15.00% annually)

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

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

  • 35% vests in the 4th-year (35.00% annually)

12 month cliff and vests quarterly.

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

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

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

  • 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)

12 month cliff and vests quarterly.

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FAQ

The highest paying role reported at ByteDance is Software Engineer at the 4-1 level with a yearly total compensation of $891,667. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at ByteDance is $211,589.

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