Sharing my own numbers plus a few DMs I've gotten since the last thread. Coinbase senior SWE (their E5 band roughly equivalent to L5 at Google) in 2026:
My offer, NYC-remote: $215k base, $400k equity over 4 years, 10% target bonus. Total year-1 somewhere around $315-320k depending on stock price at grant refresh.
From a friend who just signed, SF-based: $220k base, $375k equity 4-year vest, 15% max bonus. COIN is the equity vehicle, not RSUs at a private company, which matters for liquidity.
A couple of things worth noting about Coinbase comp structure specifically. First, the bonus is actually paid, not deferred into a promise. I've heard of companies "targets" that never get hit. At Coinbase the bonus has paid out close to target in recent cycles. Second, they do have a crypto bonus component if you want it: you can elect to take part of your compensation in BTC or ETH through their internal system. Most people I know decline it, but it's there.
Total comp is competitive for fintech/crypto, maybe 5-10% behind pure FAANG top-of-band for senior but ahead of most Series B-D startups. The tradeoff you're implicitly making is crypto sector volatility vs. stability of a FAANG. COIN the stock has had wild swings; your equity value will track that.
Refreshes: from what I've heard, annual refresh grants are typical at E5 and above, not guaranteed but common if your perf is solid.
Would note that remote vs. hybrid matters: SF roles occasionally get a small location adjustment upward but I haven't seen a huge delta. Anyone with more recent numbers from 2026 signing, drop them below.