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Gusto's salary ranges from $86,430 in total compensation per year for a Customer Service at the low-end to $709,667 for a Software Engineer at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Gusto. Last updated: 12/25/2024

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Software Engineer
L1 $179K
L2 $186K
L3 $215K
L4 $302K
L5 $382K
L6 $710K

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Production Software Engineer

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Vesting Schedule

20%

YR 1

20%

YR 2

20%

YR 3

20%

YR 4

20%

YR 5

Stock Type
Options

At Gusto, Options are subject to a 5-year vesting schedule:

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

  • 20% vests in the 2nd-year (1.67% monthly)

  • 20% vests in the 3rd-year (1.67% monthly)

  • 20% vests in the 4th-year (1.67% monthly)

  • 20% vests in the 5th-year (1.67% monthly)

10 years post-termination exercise window after 3 years of employment.

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
Options

At Gusto, Options 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)

10 years post-termination exercise window after 3 years of employment.

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FAQ

The highest paying role reported at Gusto is Software Engineer at the L6 level with a yearly total compensation of $709,667. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Gusto is $188,604.

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