Goldman Sachs Engineers Outearn JPMorgan Counterparts
Last week, we explored the earnings of software engineers at JPMorgan, but data from Levels.fyi indicates that working at Goldman Sachs may be more financially rewarding. According to over 650 data points from Goldman Sachs engineers in the US, UK, and India since the beginning of 2025, it’s clear that engineers at Goldman Sachs outearn their counterparts at JPMorgan at every seniority level in each location.
For instance, engineering analysts at Goldman Sachs in the US earn roughly 15% more on average than those at JPMorgan. Meanwhile, engineers at Goldman’s global capacity center (GCC) in India earn nearly 40% more than their counterparts at JPMorgan. As engineers progress through the ranks, the pay gap between the two banks diminishes.
It’s important to note that Goldman’s VP class on Levels.fyi includes executive directors, whereas EDs are categorized separately at JPMorgan.
Which Engineers Earn the Most at Goldman Sachs?
While JPMorgan’s engineers displayed significant pay discrepancies based on their specific field, compensation at Goldman Sachs is more standardized. However, certain types of engineers at Goldman Sachs command higher salaries than others.
Full-stack engineers emerge as some of the highest-paid technologists at Goldman Sachs, earning an average of $127.7k, surpassing all other major engineering categories. In contrast, AI engineers at Goldman Sachs earn an average of $123.7k, notably lower than their JPMorgan counterparts, who earn over $200k.
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