Dropbox
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Software Engineer compensation in Greater Chicago Area at Dropbox ranges from $242K per year for IC2 to $351K per year for IC4. The median yearly compensation in Greater Chicago Area package totals $260K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Dropbox's total compensation packages. Last updated: 7/13/2025
Average Compensation By Compensation By Level
Level Name | Total | Base | Stock | Bonus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
IC1Software Engineer (SWE)(Entry Level) | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- | $ -- |
IC2 | $242K | $172K | $57K | $13K |
IC3 | $351K | $191K | $141K | $19.1K |
IC4 | $351K | $207K | $108K | $36.4K |
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Vesting Schedule
25%
YR 1
25%
YR 2
25%
YR 3
25%
YR 4
Stock Type
RSU
At Dropbox, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:
25% vests in the 1st-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)
25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)
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