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Total compensation for a Stripe Security Engineer ranges from about $200K at the entry level to $1.5M+ 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 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L2Security Engineer (Early Career) | 0-2 YOE | $168K | $62K | - | $200K - $310K |
| L3Security Engineer | 2-5 YOE | $198K | $110K | - | $260K - $440K |
| L4Senior Security Engineer | 5-9 YOE | $238K | $195K | - | $365K - $670K |
| L5Staff Security Engineer | 8-13 YOE | $273K | $325K | - | $480K - $980K |
| L6Senior Staff Security Engineer | 12+ YOE | $310K | $560K | - | $685K - $1.5M |
Entry security.
Mid-level. Common entry from FAANG security orgs.
Senior IC.
Staff IC. Cryptography / fraud-prevention premium.
Senior staff. Realized value contingent on Stripe IPO.
Stripe security engineering shares the SWE level scheme. Cryptography, fraud-prevention, and PCI-compliance teams hire at top-of-band; bands track SWE within ~3% with frequent above-band offers for offensive-security specialists.
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