Are you aiming at a job with Apple? If you have the technical chops for it, Apple jobs are considered some of the most innovative and exciting jobs you can find in the tech field.
Apple’s own job webpage notes:
“The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it.”
Exploring the Culture at Apple
The adherence to strict secrecy is a large part of Apple’s corporate culture. While some former employees have commented that the secrecy factor is fairly intense, many current and former employees appreciate the emphasis on secrecy as a deterrent to the type of internal politics encountered at some other tech companies.
A recent Quora contributor notes about what it is like to work with Apple:
“The company culture is one where everyone does their job and work and it’s easy to collaborate and see what’s going on. Very easy to work with others for stuff you need.”
Another states:
“It’s like an ivy-league school in a way. Everyone there is A-List material and they assume you are just as good so I don’t find that there is a lot of ego. They assume that if you are full-time there, you can deliver … I’ve never seen a situation where people won’t step up to help you if you are struggling. There are no cowboys; everyone knows it may be them tomorrow that needs help. Weekend, middle of the night, etc. — you team has your back to knock a problem out.”
BusinessInsider.com lists a variety of benefits employees typically mention regarding work at Apple. Some of them are:
- The pervasive feeling that your work matters and that it has an impact on the world.
- The bragging rights that come with working with one of the most innovative companies on the planet
- Thorough training from management
- Benefits for even part-time workers
- Excellent leadership, but notable lack of micro-management
- Chance to rub elbows with some of the best tech talent anywhere
- Discounts on Apple products
- A mature work environment with no “slackers”
Paysa CompanyRank for Apple
Paysa charts the movement of top tech talent through thousands of companies over time. Based on the concentration of top talent, Paysa assigns each company a CompanyRank. Apple currently ranks as number twelve for tech talent, out of a sea of thousands of tech companies. As you can see from the chart below, Apple’s rank has made fairly consistent advancement over the course of the last five years.
Apple’s Paysa CompanyRank over a five-year period
Paysa SalaryRank for Apple
Apple salaries are a bit less overall than salaries at some of the other top tech companies. This may be due, in part, to the sheer number of employees of Apple. Even so, Apple is holding its own as one of the best known tech giants and having a job at Apple on your resume gives you quite a lift when applying with other tech companies.
Paysa SalaryRank comparison among major tech companies
Based on over 23,000 profiles, the average base salary at Apple is $132K per year. The average market salary is $206K per year, which includes $132K base salary, $20.7K annual bonus, $26.2K signing bonus and $28.2K annual equity.
Overall general Apple salaries per Paysa data
About Those Apple Salaries …
So what are the top spots for tech talent at Apple? Which jobs yield the highest pay in the company? If you are gunning for the top spots, here is a list of the highest paying jobs at Apple, according to data gathered by Paysa:
The VPs Take Top Spots
VP Engineering: The average base salary is $313K per year. The average market salary for an Apple VP Engineering is $818K per year, which includes $313K base salary, $97.3K annual bonus and $487K annual equity. Average time to promotion is 3.2 years. According to recent job postings, 50 percent need a bachelor’s degree and 25 percent need a master’s degree. Top skills needed include: Linux, Product Development, Software Development, and Strategic Planning.
Apple VP Engineering salaries per Paysa data
VP Information Technology: The average base salary for an Apple VP Information Technology is $260K per year. The average market salary is $698K per year, which includes $260K base salary, $67K annual bonus, $28.7K signing bonus and $341K annual equity. 3.5 years is the average time to promotion. 60 percent need a bachelor’s degree and 40 percent need a master’s degree. Top skills needed include: Change Management, Business Analysis, Information Technology, Leadership, Business Intelligence, and Management.
Apple VP Information Technology salaries per Paysa data
VP Product Design: The average base salary for an Apple VP Product Design is $328K. The average market salary for employees is $552K per year, ranging from $527K to $578K. Average market salary includes $328K base salary, $90.6K annual bonus, $37.2K signing bonus and $96.8K annual equity. 3.2 years is the average time to promotion. 50 percent need a bachelor’s degree and 25 percent need a master’s degree. Top skills include: Cross-functional Team Leadership, Product Design, Engineering Management, and Product Development.
Apple VP Product Design salaries per Paysa data
Directors and Scientists Make a Strong Showing
Director Advanced Technology: The average base salary for an Apple Director Advanced Technology is $212K per year. The average market salary is $445K per year, which includes $212K base salary, $38.6K annual bonus, $39K signing bonus and $151K annual equity. Typical time to promotion is 3.3 years. 67 percent need a bachelor’s degree, 48 percent need a master’s degree, and 35 percent need a doctorate. Top skills include: Software Engineering, Software Development, Product Management, and Start-Ups.
Apple Director Advanced Technology salaries per Paysa data
Chief Data Scientist: The average base salary for an Apple Chief Data Scientist is $292K per year. The average market salary is $433K per year, which includes $292K base salary, $38.4K annual bonus, $38.1K signing bonus and $64.9K annual equity. Average time to promotion is 4.4 years. At 34 percent each, candidates for this job need a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and doctorate. Top skills needed include: Master Data Management, Strategy, Integration, Sap, Sap Bpc, and Big Data.
Apple Chief Data Scientist salaries per Paysa data
Chief Scientist: The average base salary for Apple Chief Scientists is $269K per year. The average market salary is $396K per year, which includes $269K base salary, $35.3K annual bonus, $36.9K signing bonus and $54.9K annual equity. Average time to promotion is 5.1 years. All chief scientists need a bachelor’s degree, 34 percent need a master’s degree, and 34 percent need a doctorate. Top skills include: Start-Ups, Human Computer Interaction, Software Engineering, and Mobile Applications.
Apple Chief Scientist salaries per Paysa data
Director Applications Engineering: The average base salary for Apple Director Applications Engineering is $238K per year. The average market salary is $383K per year, which includes $238K base salary, $45.1K annual bonus, $32.8K signing bonus and $67.2K annual equity. Average time to promotion is 3.1 years. 75 percent need a bachelor’s degree. Top skills include: iPhone, Product Development, Software Development, Ios, User Interface Design, and Software Engineering.
Apple Director Applications Engineering salaries per Paysa data
Director Engineering: The average base salary for an Apple Director Engineering is $236K per year. The average market salary is $378K per year, which includes $236K base salary, $48.6K annual bonus, $32.2K signing bonus and $61.8K annual equity. Average time to promotion is 3 years. 42 percent need a bachelor’s degree and 16 percent need a master’s degree. Top skills include: Software Development, Cloud Computing, Software Engineering, Mobile Devices, Agile Methodologies, and Program Management.
Apple Director Engineering salaries per Paysa data
Director Products: The average base salary for Director Products is $216K per year. The average market salary is $376K per year, which includes $216K base salary, $48.4K annual bonus, $36.5K signing bonus and $69.1K annual equity. Average time to promotion is 3 years. 50 percent need a bachelor’s degree and 34 percent need a master’s degree. Top skills include: Product Management, Mobile Devices, Product Marketing, Product Development, and Strategic Partnerships.
Apple Director Products salaries per Paysa data
Director Product Operations: The average base salary for Director Product Operations is $228K per year. The average market salary is $372K per year, which includes $228K base salary, $55.3K annual bonus and $53.6K annual equity. Average time to promotion is 2.7 years. All need a bachelor’s degree and 67 percent need a master’s degree. Top skills include: Project Management, Manufacturing, Leadership, Strategy, Supply Chain Management, and Product Development.
Apple Director Product Operations salaries per Paysa data
The Value of Compensation Information
If you want to work with Apple or any other tech giant, it is important to do your research regarding compensation, skill sets required, educational requirements, and so on. The more you know, the better you can chart an educational pathway that leads to increased worth, evaluate a job offer, and negotiate appropriate compensation for your education and skills.
The Paysa platform provides you with the data you need in an easy-to-navigate format. You can browse information by company, location, job title, or skills required. Paysa also provides valuable resources to help you evaluate and negotiate equity compensation. Additionally, the Paysa blog provides information on a variety of trends in compensation and other matters related to the tech industry.
Better yet, Paysa can be personalized for you. Once you access Paysa’s free sign-up page, you can begin to receive customized recommendations based on the information you provide. Visit Paysa.com to access the information you want today!
Originally published at www.paysa.com on January 10, 2017.
