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Benefits reviews
71-80 of 369 Reviews
5.0
Mar 9, 2025
Anonymous Sales Representative
Former
Mountain View, California
The 401K had a good match.
5.0
Mar 7, 2025
Anonymous employee
Current
Cambridge, Massachusetts
Matches 50% of 401k contributions
3.0
Feb 27, 2025
Anonymous Software Engineer(Internship)
Former
Sunnyvale, California
good matching benefits on plans
5.0
Feb 26, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former
Austin, Texas
they support this i think
5.0
Feb 20, 2025
Anonymous employee
Former
Mountain View, California
It's a 401(k) plan, what can I say.
5.0
Feb 20, 2025
Anonymous CyberSecurity Engineer
Current
Mountain View, California
Best Things About Google’s 401(k) Plan
High Employer Match – Google matches up to 50% of employee contributions, up to $10,250 per year (as of 2023), which is one of the highest in the industry.
Vesting from Day One – Unlike some companies that require years to earn employer contributions, Google’s 401(k) match is fully vested immediately.
Diverse Investment Options – Employees can choose from various funds, including index funds, bonds, and Google stock, for flexibility.
Mega Backdoor Roth IRA Option – Google allows after-tax 401(k) contributions, enabling employees to convert funds into a Roth IRA, which is a huge tax advantage.
Financial Planning Assistance – Google provides access to financial advisors and retirement planning tools to help employees make informed decisions.
❌ Worst Things About Google’s 401(k) Plan
Not the Absolute Best Matching Rate – Some tech companies, like Microsoft and Facebook, offer higher employer match percentages.
Investment Fees Can Add Up – Some investment funds have higher expense ratios, reducing potential returns over time.
Limited Customization – Employees can’t pick individual stocks (besides Google’s own stock), which may limit investing strategies.
No Pension Plan – Unlike some older corporations, Google doesn’t offer a traditional pension—only the 401(k).
U.S.-Only Benefit – The 401(k) is only available to U.S.-based employees, so international employees don’t get this perk.
1
5.0
Feb 13, 2025
Anonymous Software Engineer
Current
New York, New York State
fifty percent match, really nice
5.0
Feb 10, 2025
Anonymous Senior Program Manager
Current
San Jose, California
Competitive with Big Tech counterparts
5.0
Jan 24, 2025
Anonymous Software Engineer
Current
New York, New York State
50% matching which is great
5.0
Jan 16, 2025
Anonymous Technical Program Manager
Former
Sunnyvale, California
3% matching contribution when you open a 401K plan with Google