312k total compensation (not just salary, but stock and bonuses also) is not uncommon at FAANG and unicorn startups for senior people. The cost to the company i

312k total compensation (not just salary, but stock and bonuses also) is not uncommon at FAANG and unicorn startups for senior people. The cost to the company is higher than that due to benefits, office space, and other HR costs. I don't know much about what recruiters earn, but for a senior engineer that is not crazy.