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At Hot Topic we pride ourselves on being the destination of pop culture and music merchandise. We do this by hiring the best people, having the best product, and providing the best customer experience for our one-of-a-kind fans. We give back to our communities in our partnerships with Mental Health America, Notes for Notes, and Little Kids Rock. Hot Topic’s unique culture thrives in an open and collaborative work environment where autonomy and authenticity shape your success. As a company that stays ahead of trends, we want you to come with innovative perspectives, cutting-edge thought leadership, and a readiness to learn, all of which will contribute to the continued success of our business. We’ve built an inclusive community where you’re encouraged to be who you are and love what you do! read more

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Hot Topic VP of Engineering Salary

The average Hot Topic VP of Engineering earns an estimated $195,629 annually. Hot Topic's VP of Engineering compensation is $55,602 less than the US average for a VP of Engineering.

The Engineering Department at Hot Topic earns $4,004 more on average than the Product Department.

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$195,629

Average Compensation

$195,629: avg. base

VP of Engineering Salaries at Hot Topic

VPs of Engineering earn $3,280 more than Directors of Engineering.

Director of Engineering

$192k*

Lead Engineer

$159k*

QA Manager

$151k*

Principal Engineer

$150k*

Engineering Manager

$142k*

Senior Developer

$139k*

Data Scientist

$130k*

DevOps

$125k*

Developer

$94k*

$81k*

* estimated salary

Compensation at Hot Topic by Department

The Engineering Department averages $4,004 more than the Product Department, and $19,136 less than the HR Department

$143,170 Avg. total comp.

+$19k

Engineering

$124,034 Avg. total comp.

Product

$120,030 Avg. total comp.

-$4k

VP of Engineering Compensation by Gender (All Companies)

The average female VP of Engineering at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $121,667, while the average male VP of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $268,727.

VP of Engineering Compensation by Ethnicity (All Companies)

The average Asian or Pacific Islander VP of Engineering at companies similar size to Hot Topic reported making $293,000, while the average Native American VP of Engineering at similar sized companies reported making $150,000.

How VPs of Engineering at Hot Topic Rate Their Compensation

The majority of VPs of Engineering at Hot Topic believe they're not compensated fairly. 40% of VPs of Engineering at Hot Topic say they receive annual bonuses, and the majority (42%) are not satisfied with their benefits. See more compensation ratings at Hot Topic

Do you believe you're paid fairly?

31% Yes

Does your company give annual bonuses?

40% Yes

Are you satisfied with your Benefits?

42% Yes

See Hot Topic VP of Engineering Salaries by City

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