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Home / Compensation / Rippling / Software Engineer
Total compensation for a Rippling Software Engineer ranges from about $195K at the entry level to $905K+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $445K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-06. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWESoftware Engineer | 0-3 YOE | $170K | $58K | - | $195K - $320K |
| SeniorSenior Software Engineer | 3-7 YOE | $215K | $120K | - | $275K - $495K |
| StaffStaff Software Engineer | 6-11 YOE | $250K | $195K | - | $360K - $680K |
| PrincipalPrincipal Software Engineer | 10+ YOE | $282K | $290K | - | $455K - $905K |
Early-career IC. Equity is options/RSUs at the last 409A - paper value until an exit or tender. Expect an intense pace; Rippling is open about its demanding culture.
Senior IC. Most-common external hire level. The product surface is enormous (HR, IT, finance, spend) - product-minded generalists who ship fast pull the top of band.
Staff IC. Equity dominates and carries full private-company liquidity risk - discount it against public-company competing offers.
Principal IC. Very small population; external hires uncommon.
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