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GitHub is the world’s leading AI-powered developer platform with 100 million developers and counting. We’re also home to the biggest open source community on earth (and 99% of the world’s software has open source code in its DNA). Many of the apps and programs you use every day are built on GitHub. Our teams are dreamers, doers, and pioneers, leading the way in AI, driving humanitarian efforts around the globe, and even sending open source to Mars (and beyond!). At GitHub, our goal is to create the space you need to do your best work. We’re remote-first and offer competitive pay, generous learning and growth opportunities, and excellent benefits to support you, wherever you are—because we know that people flourish when they can work on their own terms. Join us, and let’s change the world, together. read more

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GitHub VP of Engineering Salaries in Seattle

The average GitHub VP of Engineering in Seattle earns an estimated $237,387 annually, which includes an estimated base salary of $197,387 with a $40,000 bonus. GitHub's VP of Engineering compensation is $13,843 less than the US average for a VP of Engineering. VP of Engineering salaries at GitHub in Seattle can range from $195,000 - $250,000.

In Seattle, The Engineering Department at GitHub earns $16,009 more on average than the Sales Department.

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$237,387

Average Compensation

$197,387: avg. base

$40,000: avg. bonus

VP of Engineering Salaries at GitHub

In Seattle, VPs of Engineering earn $33,530 more than Directors of Engineering.

Director of Engineering

$204k*

Engineering Manager

$185k

Group Engineering Manager

$169k*

Principal Engineer

$166k*

Sales Engineer

$162k

Senior Developer

$155k

Data Scientist

$146k*

Mobile Developer

$139k*

DevOps

$126k*

Developer

$125k*

Lead Engineer

$121k*

Senior QA

$116k*

$96k*

Jr Developer

$79k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at GitHub by Department

In Seattle, The Engineering Department averages $16,009 more than the Sales Department, and $11,316 less than the Legal Department

Legal

$144,850 Avg. total comp.

+$11k

Engineering

$133,534 Avg. total comp.

Sales

$117,525 Avg. total comp.

-$16k

VP of Engineering Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female VP of Engineering at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $222,200, while the average male VP of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $247,987.

VP of Engineering Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Native American VP of Engineering at companies similar size to GitHub reported making $250,000, while the average African American/Black VP of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $174,750.

How VPs of Engineering at GitHub Rate Their Compensation

The majority of VPs of Engineering at GitHub believe they're compensated fairly. 40% of VPs of Engineering at GitHub say they receive annual bonuses, and the vast majority (93%) are satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at GitHub

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

81% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

93% Yes

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