Google employees are worried about their 2025 pay packages, with many saying they’ve noticed smaller raises this year. According to a report by Business Insider, the issue came up during one of Google’s recent company-wide TGIF meetings.

At these monthly meetings, employees can ask questions and vote on what they want leadership to answer. One popular question asked why some employees had smaller stock and salary increases, especially since Google has been doing well financially.

John Casey, Google’s vice president for global compensation and benefits, responded to the concerns. He said that over 80% of employees had received a pay increase for 2025. However, he explained that certain workers, especially those in less technical jobs or in certain regions, got smaller raises. This, he said, was part of Google’s plan to adjust pay based on the local job market.

Google’s pay packages usually include three parts:

  • Base salary (the main paycheck employees get regularly)

  • Equity awards (stock in the company)

  • Bonuses (extra money for good work)

Casey also mentioned that how much an employee earns depends on how much they contribute to Google’s success.

This is not the first time Google employees have talked about smaller pay increases. According to Business Insider, many employees had similar complaints about their 2024 pay packages. A Google spokesperson explained that the 2025 pay cycle follows a similar pattern, with the company continuing to change salaries to stay competitive in different parts of the world.

In April 2024, Google combined its Pixel hardware and Android software teams. After this merger, the company introduced a voluntary exit program for employees in the Platforms & Devices department.

According to a report by 9to5Google, the company sent a memo offering employees the chance to step down from their jobs with guaranteed severance pay. Senior Vice President Rick Osterloh wrote in the memo, “This comes after we brought two large organizations together last year.”

He added, “There’s tremendous momentum in this team and with so much important work ahead, we want everyone to be deeply committed to our mission and focused on building great products, with speed and efficiency.”

While some employees are worried about their pay, Google’s leadership continues to emphasize the importance of rewarding high-performing workers and adjusting pay based on the local job market. The company’s goal is to stay competitive while keeping its best employees happy.

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