Candidate

Congratulations on getting an employment offer from Amazon! You have successfully navigated the grueling interview process, and are now faced with evaluating the compensation package.

Amazon’s compensation practices put a hard cap on cash compensation (Jeff Bezos’ salary has been capped at $81,840 for the past decade). Instead, Amazon uses equity grants—via Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)—and cash sign-on bonuses to achieve compensation targets. The more senior the role, the larger the percentage of total compensation is from equity grants.

Accepting a new job, leaving your current employer, and potentially moving to a new city, are big decisions. Although many factors come into play, the financial impact, both short and long-term, is often paramount. Wealth45 provides information and resources to help bring clarity and focus to these decisions and your overall financial life.