Stripe Software Engineer Salary Guide

Updated 2026-05-22 · Total compensation by level including base, stock, and bonus

LevelBase SalaryStock/yrBonusTotal Comp
L2 (New Grad) $170,000 $100,000 $30,000 $300,000
L3 (Mid-Level) $210,000 $200,000 $25,000 $435,000
L4 (Senior) $250,000 $350,000 $30,000 $630,000

Total Compensation by Level

L2 (New Grad)
$300,000
L3 (Mid-Level)
$435,000
L4 (Senior)
$630,000

Negotiation Tip

Stripe equity is private but has regular secondary sales. The interview is work-sample heavy — prepare by building real features, not just leetcode.

Equity & Vesting Details

Vesting Schedule
4-year vest with 1-year cliff
Refresher Policy
Annual refreshers, strong for high performers