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Benefits reviews
51-60 of 194 Reviews
5.0
Feb 20, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former
Mountain View, California
It's tax advantaged, which is the point.
5.0
Feb 20, 2025
Anonymous CyberSecurity Engineer
Current
Mountain View, California
Best Things About Google’s Retirement Plan
Strong 401(k) Matching – Google matches 50% of employee contributions, up to $10,250 per year (as of 2023), helping employees grow their savings faster.
Immediate Vesting – Unlike some companies where you have to wait years, Google’s employer match is fully vested from day one, meaning you own it immediately.
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Option – Employees can make after-tax contributions and convert them into a Roth IRA, allowing for tax-free growth.
Diverse Investment Choices – Google offers various mutual funds, index funds, and Google stock for investment flexibility.
Financial Planning Support – Employees get access to financial advisors and tools to help with retirement planning.
❌ Worst Things About Google’s Retirement Plan
No Traditional Pension Plan – Google doesn’t offer a defined-benefit pension like older corporations (e.g., government jobs).
401(k) Match Isn’t the Best in Tech – While good, companies like Microsoft and Facebook offer higher matching contributions.
Limited Investment Customization – Employees can’t directly invest in individual stocks (except Google stock) within their 401(k).
Retirement Benefits Vary by Country – The best retirement perks are in the U.S., while international employees may get fewer options.
Recent Cost-Cutting Concerns – Some employees worry that Google might reduce retirement benefits in future cost-cutting efforts.
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5.0
Feb 10, 2025
Anonymous Senior Program Manager
Current
San Jose, California
Typical 401K with employer match
5.0
Feb 7, 2025
Anonymous Cyber Security Analyst
Current
San Jose, California
i love the retirement plan
5.0
Jan 24, 2025
Anonymous Software Engineer
Current
New York, New York State
401k matching and megabackdoor roth
5.0
Jan 16, 2025
Anonymous Technical Program Manager
Former
Sunnyvale, California
3% Matching contribution when you open a 401K plan with Google