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ByteDance Research Scientist Salaries

Research Scientist compensation in United States at ByteDance ranges from $307K per year for 2-1 to $533K per year for 3-1. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $324K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for ByteDance's total compensation packages. Last updated: 3/13/2025

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Bonus
1-2
(Entry Level)
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$ --
$ --
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2-1
$307K
$204K
$50.8K
$51.8K
2-2
$429K
$257K
$119K
$53.7K
3-1
$533K
$276K
$208K
$49.4K
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Given ByteDance sometimes issues offers with an irregular vesting schedule (15%, 25%, 25%, 35%), the average total compensation is calculated by dividing the total stock grant evenly by 4

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Vesting Schedule

15%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

35%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At ByteDance, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 15% vests in the 1st-year (15.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 35% vests in the 4th-year (35.00% annually)

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At ByteDance, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (25.00% annually)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Research Scientist at ByteDance in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $541,875. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at ByteDance for the Research Scientist role in United States is $355,000.

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