Stripe salaries by job title (2026)
Stripe filed 241 certified H-1B applications for full-time roles in FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). The median base salary is $161,637, and the middle half of offers fall between $142,600 and $194,834.
Stripe base salary by job title
| Job title | Median base | Middle 50% | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $156,800 | $135,699 – $190,400 | 119 |
| Data Analyst | $146,900 | $124,530 – $194,834 | 9 |
| Product Manager | $214,300 | $164,712 – $234,602 | 7 |
By location
| Worksite | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle, WA | $180,710 | 87 |
| South San Francisco, CA | $163,166 | 68 |
| New York, NY | $159,037 | 54 |
| Chicago, IL | $132,458 | 8 |
Take-home pay
Most of Stripe's filings are for jobs in Washington. There, the median base of $161,637 leaves about $119,503 a year, or $9,959 a month, after federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Washington taxes for a single filer with no 401(k) contributions. For Software Engineer ($156,800), it is about $116,264 a year. Use the Washington paycheck calculator to add a 401(k), a spouse or children.
Experience levels
Each filing names the prevailing-wage level the job was matched to, from entry level (I) to fully competent (IV).
| Wage level | Share of filings |
|---|---|
| I: Entry level | 32% |
| II: Qualified | 11% |
| III: Experienced | 15% |
| IV: Fully competent | 42% |
By occupation
| Occupation | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $156,800 | 145 |
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $241,160 | 14 |
| Data Scientists | $192,000 | 13 |
| Operations Research Analysts | $146,707 | 12 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $176,509 | 8 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $122,824 | 7 |
About this data
- Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, LCA disclosure data for FY2026 Q1–Q3 (decisions Oct 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026). Only certified H-1B applications for full-time positions are counted (384,130 filings).
- Each figure is the base wage the employer stated on the application, converted to a yearly amount. Bonuses, stock (RSUs) and benefits are not included, so total pay at large tech firms is usually much higher.
- An application is filed before a worker starts and can cover a range of pay; we use the lower end of that range. Not every application leads to a hire.
- Median: half of filings are above, half below. Middle 50%: the range between the 25th and 75th percentiles.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average salary at Stripe?
The median base salary in Stripe's 241 certified H-1B filings is $161,637 a year, and the middle half fall between $142,600 and $194,834. Bonuses and stock are extra.
How much does a Software Engineer at Stripe make?
The median base salary for Software Engineer is $156,800 across 119 filings (middle 50%: $135,699 – $190,400).
Where does Stripe pay the most?
Among locations with at least five filings, Seattle, WA has the highest median base salary at $180,710.
What is $161,637 after tax in Washington?
About $119,503 a year ($9,959 a month) for a single filer after federal, Social Security, Medicare and Washington taxes.