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Stripe Salaries

Stripe's salary ranges from $96,203 in total compensation per year for a Information Technologist (IT) at the low-end to $934,226 for a Software Engineer at the high-end. Levels.fyi collects anonymous and verified salaries from current and former employees of Stripe. Last updated: 4/6/2026

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Vesting Schedule

100%

YR 1

Stock Type
RSU

At Stripe, RSUs are subject to a 1-year vesting schedule:

  • 100% vests in the 1st-YR (100.00% annually)

An RSU refresh is available for employees after 9 months in the company. Alternatively, Stripe has now begun issuing single year vesting schedules.

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

At Stripe, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)

An RSU refresh is available for employees after 9 months in the company. Alternatively, Stripe has now begun issuing single year vesting schedules.

50%

YR 1

50%

YR 2

Stock Type
RSU

At Stripe, RSUs are subject to a 2-year vesting schedule:

  • 50% vests in the 1st-YR (50.00% annually)

  • 50% vests in the 2nd-YR (50.00% annually)

An RSU refresh is available for employees after 9 months in the company. Alternatively, Stripe has now begun issuing single year vesting schedules.

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FAQ

The highest paying role reported at Stripe is Software Engineer at the L5 level with a yearly total compensation of $934,226. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Stripe is $284,505.
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