[onlyrealcuzzo]

L4 base is DEFINITELY NOT $300k. I think it's quite rare for L4s to have a base higher than $200k.

But total compensation is likely higher than you mentioned.

You have an initial grant that vests over 4 years that currently is absurdly high - usually more than your base (after appreciation).

Then you have 4 of the grants that stack each year. Plus your 15-25% cash bonus.

Plus you usually get a couple small ($1-$5k) bonuses throughout the year for the projects you're working on.

FAANG salaries are no joke. Especially Google and FB.