Pichai's salary will increase to $2 million, plus millions more in stock, some tied to the company's performance.
Caitlin Boston asked colleagues and other industry professionals if they made over or under a six-figure number.
The 50 governors in the United States earn different annual salaries ranging from $70,000 to $179,000.
A $100,000 salary doesn't afford a comfortable lifestyle everywhere — you can still be strapped for cash on a six-figure salary in these metro areas.
Using Census data, we found 15 roles that pay above-average earnings, and where a worker spends less than 40 hours per week on the job.