How Is Equity Compensation Distributed in Big Tech?

Share of workers reporting positive equity grants by role group, showing near-universal receipt in technical roles and low receipt in business and finance.

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

Horizontal bar chart: Share of workers reporting positive equity grants by role group, showing near-universal receipt in technical roles and low receipt in business and finance. — Figure 3. Share of workers reporting positive equity grants by role group, showing near-universal receipt in technical roles and low receipt in business and finance. Source: Revelio Labs, August 2026

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