400k is an L5 who joined while the stock was still growing and got a few refreshes. With stagnant stock $300K is about the upper bound. Base 180 or so, stock an

400k is an L5 who joined while the stock was still growing and got a few refreshes. With stagnant stock $300K is about the upper bound. Base 180 or so, stock another 120-130/yr, after you get a refresh or two. You can totally make more than $300K on the outside after spending a few years at Google if you have the right skill set.