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  • 31 MAY 2026

    Big Tech vs Finance Severance Compared 2026 — Who Actually Pays More?

    Big Tech pays more in absolute cash and faster — Meta, Google, Microsoft hit 16+2 formulas at IC and manager levels. Finance pays more for senior staff via deferred comp continuation. Here's the actual side-by-side at $200K salary and 8 years tenure.

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