How Is Equity Compensation Distributed in Big Tech?

Share of workers and share of employment at companies with positive equity compensation, showing most workers receive equity but fewer employers offer it.

Equity compensation is widespread among tech workers, but amplifies earnings inequality

Two pie charts: Share of workers and share of employment at companies with positive equity compensation, showing most workers receive equity but fewer employers offer it. — Figure 1. Share of workers and share of employment at companies with positive equity compensation, showing most workers receive equity but fewer employers offer it. Source: Revelio Labs, August 2026

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