About Us
About Big Tech Salary
Independent salary intelligence for tech professionals. Data-driven compensation analysis, not sponsored content.
Who We Are
Big Tech Salary is an independent salary intelligence publication covering compensation at the world's leading technology companies. Founded in 2023, we aggregate and analyze compensation data from verified sources including Levels.fyi, Glassdoor, Blind, and direct employee reports.
Our editorial team includes former compensation analysts and tech professionals who understand that salary transparency drives better outcomes for everyone. We cover base salary, stock grants, bonuses, and total compensation across every level — from new grad to distinguished engineer.
We are editorially independent. Our salary reports are not sponsored by any company. When we recommend career resources, we choose based on quality and relevance.
What We Cover
- Company-level compensation breakdowns — Base salary, RSU grants, sign-on bonuses, and total comp at Google, Amazon, Meta, Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, and 50+ other firms
- Level-by-level analysis — Specific ranges from entry-level (L3/E3/IC1) through principal and distinguished engineer
- Role comparisons — How SWE, PM, MLE, data science, and design compensation compares at the same company and level
- Negotiation intelligence — Data-backed strategies for maximizing offers, with real numbers
- Geographic and remote pay — How location tiers affect total compensation at major employers
Our Methodology
Every salary figure we publish is cross-referenced against at least two independent data sources. Our primary sources include:
- Levels.fyi verified compensation data
- Glassdoor and Blind self-reported salaries
- Direct employee reports shared with our editorial team
- SEC proxy filings for executive compensation
- H-1B salary disclosures from the U.S. Department of Labor
We note sample sizes and confidence levels where applicable. When data is limited, we say so rather than extrapolate.
Editorial Independence
Big Tech Salary does not accept payment from employers to influence salary reporting. We are not a recruiting platform. Our revenue comes from career resource recommendations and published guides — never from employers seeking to shape their compensation narrative.
Published by Valenx Press
Big Tech Salary is published by Valenx Press, a research-driven organization focused on equipping technology professionals with the intelligence they need to advance their careers. We also publish comprehensive career preparation resources on Valenx Books.
Our Network
Part of the Valenx Press career intelligence network:
- Product Managers — PM Career Intelligence & Interview Prep
- Software Engineers — SWE Career Intelligence & System Design
- AI Engineers — AI/ML Career Intelligence & Interview Frameworks
- AI Labs — AI Lab Intelligence & Research Career Paths
- AI Talent Report — AI Hiring Trends & Talent Intelligence
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Contact
Questions, corrections, or data submissions? Reach us at editorial@bigtechsalary.blog. We take data accuracy seriously and welcome verified compensation reports from tech professionals.