Interviewed at Amazon for L6 but they are offering L5. Currently a SC at Deloitte and have 7 YOE plus Master’s. Yet to receive comp details but the recruiter said it will be around 125k TC and there is little room to negotiate. Should I even consider this offer? it is a big downgrade? How long does it take to get promoted from L5 to L6? Thanks !

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Don’t consider that. Try to leverage Amzn offer w other companies if you can

What if I am able to negotiate TC 140? Seems unlikely but if I am able then what would you recommend? Thanks!

A. What’s your experience in (tech vs non tech) and what’s the role
B. What’s the total comp including stocks and bonus?

Amazon has pretty subpar recruiting experience overall. But this could be a low ball offer for you or could be a good offer based on your background. You have to provide more info when asking these.

I’ve heard their base is insanely low no matter what and hard to negotiate. But bonus and stock is where the money comes in - is that TC including all three. If so, it seems low, but would agree L5 is accurate - my friends in L6 are closer to 15 yrs out of undergrad

125k TC is a severe lowball and I wouldn't even consider it

Second G1 that we need more context about your background, experience and TC to evaluate. L6 is the typical mba entry level so in terms of YOE it ranges from 5 YOE + MBA to 15+ YOE without. Comp at L6 is similarly wide depending on role. Product Managers, especially Tech, can make 250-300k TC at L6 but for everyone, base is capped at 160k in Seattle and 185k in SF/NYC. Everything else is stocks/ bonus.

Location?

I’ll be moving from Chicago to Seattle

This is exactly what happened to me too. I have 10 YOE + MBA. They told me $115-$120K TC but ended up giving a written offer of ~$140K TC without further budging from negotiation. I ended up accepting today but still feel unsettled about it.

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