Salary Guide · India 2026
Stripe India (Bengaluru) is a full-product engineering centre for global payments infrastructure, working on the core payments API, fraud/risk systems, and developer tooling. The figures below reflect total CTC — base, variable, and equity combined — at the 25th–90th percentile of reported Stripe offers in India, cross-checked against AmbitionBox and Glassdoor.
Software Engineer · Senior / 6–9 yrs
₹85L – ₹140Ltotal CTC
Salary bands for 28 roles at Stripe, from Software Engineer to UX Designer — see all below.
Working at Stripe
~8,000 employees globally, ~600+ in Bengaluru. Revenue ~$15B+ estimated. Privately held (Series I/J). Last valuation $65B.
What the interview actually tests
Bug-bash round is signature: ~200-line code review with 5-7 intentional bugs. Writing-clarity bar is unusually high: formal writing assessment included. Senior roles tested on distributed systems (payments reliability, idempotency, at-least-once delivery).
Role
Total CTC ranges for Software Engineers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹32L – ₹48L | RSU₹6L – ₹14L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹50L – ₹85L | RSU₹12L – ₹30L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹85L – ₹140L | RSU₹28L – ₹60L/yr |
Stripe SE-I India; bar-raising writing screen even at campus.
Role
What ML Engineers actually earn at Stripe in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23L – ₹58L | RSU₹4L – ₹10L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹46L – ₹132L | RSU₹8L – ₹24L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹83L – ₹248L | RSU₹15L – ₹45L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹132L – ₹363L | RSU₹24L – ₹65L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹165L – ₹462L | RSU₹30L – ₹83L/yr |
Role
Stripe's pay bands for AI Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹40.5L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹7.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹46.2L – ₹89.1L | RSU₹5.6L – ₹16.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹82.5L – ₹165L | RSU₹9.9L – ₹29.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹132L – ₹247.5L | RSU₹16.2L – ₹44.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Backend Developers actually earn at Stripe in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16.5L – ₹31.4L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹56.1L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹7.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹107.3L | RSU₹5.5L – ₹15.1L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹90.8L – ₹160.9L | RSU₹8.8L – ₹22.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Business Analysts at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹19.8L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹36.3L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹33L – ₹61.9L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹52.8L – ₹96.5L | RSU₹2.2L – ₹5.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Stripe's pay bands for Cloud Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹40.5L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹7.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹46.2L – ₹89.1L | RSU₹5.6L – ₹16.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹82.5L – ₹165L | RSU₹9.9L – ₹29.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹132L – ₹247.5L | RSU₹16.2L – ₹44.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Consultants at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹8.2L – ₹15.7L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.5L – ₹31.4L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹60.2L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Content Writers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹26.4L | RSU₹1.1L – ₹3.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26.4L – ₹50.3L | RSU₹2.2L – ₹6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹46.2L – ₹89.1L | RSU₹3.7L – ₹10.7L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Stripe's pay bands for Customer Success Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.4L – ₹13.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹24.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹42.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹52.8L – ₹96.5L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹1.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Cybersecuritys at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹40.5L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹7.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹46.2L – ₹89.1L | RSU₹5.6L – ₹16.1L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹82.5L – ₹165L | RSU₹9.9L – ₹29.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹132L – ₹247.5L | RSU₹16.2L – ₹44.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Analysts at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹18.1L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹16.5L – ₹31.4L | RSU₹0.7L – ₹1.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹56.1L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹3.4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹46.2L – ₹85L | RSU₹1.9L – ₹5.1L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Data Engineers actually earn at Stripe in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16.5L – ₹28.9L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹33L – ₹66L | RSU₹3.1L – ₹9.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹119.7L | RSU₹5.3L – ₹16.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹90.8L – ₹177.4L | RSU₹8.5L – ₹24.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Data Scientists at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16.5L – ₹28.9L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.1L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹33L – ₹66L | RSU₹3.1L – ₹9.3L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹119.7L | RSU₹5.3L – ₹16.8L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹90.8L – ₹177.4L | RSU₹8.5L – ₹24.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Design Engineers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7.4L – ₹13.6L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.3L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹24.8L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹42.9L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹36.3L – ₹67.7L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Stripe's pay bands for DevOps / SREs in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹46L | RSU₹3L – ₹7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹36L – ₹107L | RSU₹5L – ₹16L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹66L – ₹198L | RSU₹10L – ₹30L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹99L – ₹281L | RSU₹15L – ₹42L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹140L – ₹363L | RSU₹21L – ₹54L/yr |
Role
Stripe's pay bands for Engineering Managers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹115.5L – ₹206.2L | RSU₹11.2L – ₹28.9L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Finance Managers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹19.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹39.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36.3L – ₹71.8L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Stripe's pay bands for Frontend Developers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16.5L – ₹31.4L | RSU₹1.6L – ₹4.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹56.1L | RSU₹2.9L – ₹7.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹107.3L | RSU₹5.5L – ₹15.1L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹90.8L – ₹160.9L | RSU₹8.8L – ₹22.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for HR Managers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹16.5L – ₹31.4L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹29.7L – ₹56.1L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹74.2L – ₹136.1L | RSU₹2.1L – ₹5.4L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Stripe's pay bands for Legal Counsels in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹19.8L | RSU₹0.1L – ₹0.4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹39.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36.3L – ₹71.8L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.4L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹57.8L – ₹111.4L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Marketing Managers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹18.1L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹39.6L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.6L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹36.3L – ₹77.5L | RSU₹1L – ₹3.1L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹82.5L – ₹165L | RSU₹2.2L – ₹6.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Operations Managers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹13.2L – ₹23.1L | RSU₹0.2L – ₹0.5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹44.5L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹41.2L – ₹82.5L | RSU₹0.5L – ₹1.7L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹90.8L – ₹177.4L | RSU₹1.2L – ₹3.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + variable payout + city/region/team scope + allowances. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Product Managers actually earn at Stripe in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹23L – ₹53L | RSU₹3L – ₹7L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹41L – ₹116L | RSU₹6L – ₹16L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹74L – ₹215L | RSU₹10L – ₹30L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹116L – ₹297L | RSU₹16L – ₹42L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹157L – ₹413L | RSU₹22L – ₹58L/yr |
Role
What Program Managers actually earn at Stripe in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹17L – ₹36L | RSU₹2L – ₹4L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹30L – ₹83L | RSU₹3L – ₹8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹58L – ₹157L | RSU₹6L – ₹16L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹91L – ₹231L | RSU₹9L – ₹23L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹124L – ₹297L | RSU₹12L – ₹30L/yr |
Role
Stripe's pay bands for QA Engineers in India, fresher through senior.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹9.9L – ₹19.8L | RSU₹0.4L – ₹1.2L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹19.8L – ₹36.3L | RSU₹0.8L – ₹2.2L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹33L – ₹61.9L | RSU₹1.4L – ₹3.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹52.8L – ₹96.5L | RSU₹2.2L – ₹5.8L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is above our current band for the role."
Role
What Sales / Account Executives actually earn at Stripe in India, across every experience level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹11.5L – ₹20.6L | RSU₹0.3L – ₹0.8L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹23.1L – ₹44.5L | RSU₹0.6L – ₹1.8L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹41.2L – ₹86.6L | RSU₹1L – ₹3.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹115.5L – ₹239.2L | RSU₹3L – ₹9.6L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + OTE realism + quota attainment + accelerator terms. HR posture: "This role is incentive-heavy; fixed salary has limited flexibility."
Role
Total CTC ranges for Tech Leads at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹82.5L – ₹165L | RSU₹9.9L – ₹29.7L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹132L – ₹247.5L | RSU₹16.2L – ₹44.5L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹165L – ₹313.5L | RSU₹20.2L – ₹56.5L/yr |
Negotiation focus: Fixed salary + RSU grant + vesting + refresher + joining bonus. HR posture: "This is near the top of our band; we can review joining bonus or equity instead."
Role
Total CTC ranges for UX Designers at Stripe India, from fresher to senior level.
| Experience Level | Total CTC (LPA) | Equity |
|---|---|---|
| Fresher / 0–2 yrs | ₹7L – ₹40L | RSU₹1L – ₹5L/yr |
| Mid-level / 3–5 yrs | ₹26L – ₹74L | RSU₹3L – ₹9L/yr |
| Senior / 6–9 yrs | ₹46L – ₹132L | RSU₹6L – ₹16L/yr |
| Lead / 10–12 yrs | ₹74L – ₹198L | RSU₹9L – ₹24L/yr |
| Manager / 12+ yrs | ₹99L – ₹248L | RSU₹12L – ₹30L/yr |
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