Important NVIDIA Benefit Features and Dates

NVIDIA can offer great opportunities to build wealth, but you’ll want to be mindful of key dates and features of your compensation and benefits package:

  • NVIDIA typical RSU vesting:

    • 25% vests after the first year.

    • Remaining 75% vests quarterly over the next three years (6.25% per quarter).

    • Vesting Months: March, June, September, and December.

    Note: NVIDIA may have recently updated its RSU vesting schedule to a front-loaded structure (40% / 30% / 20% / 10%) for new grants. We will update this guide as more information becomes available.

    • Offers 15% purchase price discount.

    • Includes lookback pricing.

    • Provides 24-month offering periods, divided into four six-month purchase periods.

    • Starts six-month purchase periods on:

      • March 1

      • September 1

  • Annual bonuses are generally determined toward year-end and paid out in the following months.

    • Company matching contribution (for 2025):

      • 100% match on the first $6,000 of contributions.

      • 50% match on the next $11,000 of contributions.

      • Maximum match: $11,500.

    • Includes mega backdoor Roth features (after-tax contributions + in-plan Roth conversion).

  • Frequency: Annually.

 

Take Control of Your Benefit and Compensation Decisions

NVIDIA’s compensation and benefits can be generous—but knowing how to make the most of them can feel overwhelming. Here’s how we help you make great decisions:

 
 

Align your RSUs, ESPP, and bonuses with your financial goals

 
 

Balance saving for the future with enjoying your life today

 
 

Know how much to contribute to retirement accounts based on your timeline

 
 
 
 
 
 

Choose when to sell stock to help reduce taxes and grow your wealth

Stay on top of vesting schedules and ESPP deadlines

Develop a plan for bonuses and equity awards to help reach your goals

 

Putting Your Entire Financial Picture Together

Your NVIDIA benefits are just one part of your financial puzzle. We’ll help you bring all the pieces together, including:

 
 

Cash Flow & Budgeting

Keep your income and spending on track to meet your goals.

Investment Strategy

Design a portfolio based on your needs and priorities.

Tax Planning

Manage taxes to help avoid surprises and keep more of what you earn.

Retirement Planning

Lay the groundwork for a fulfilling life after your career.

Debt Management

Be strategic about debt, whether it’s using it or paying it off.

Estate Planning

Help establish the legacy you want to leave for your family and causes.

Risk Management

Select coverage that helps protect your financial well-being and loved ones.

 

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Be in Control of Your Future

As a NVIDIA employee, you have opportunities to take charge of your finances and create the life you want. Work with professionals who know your company’s compensation and benefits structure. Schedule a call today to see how we can help you take charge of your financial future.