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PayPal Software Engineer Salaries in San Francisco Bay Area

The median Software Engineer compensation in San Francisco Bay Area package at PayPal totals $215K per year. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for PayPal's total compensation packages. Last updated: 6/13/2025

Median Package

PayPal

Software Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Total per year

$215K

Level

CL5

Base

$160K

Stock (/yr)

$35K

Bonus

$20K

Years at company

3 Years

Years exp

12 Years

What are the career levels at PayPal?

$160K

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Vesting Schedule

33.3%

YR 1

33.3%

YR 2

33.3%

YR 3

Stock Type

RSU

At PayPal, RSUs are subject to a 3-year vesting schedule:

33.3% vests in the 1st-year (33.30% annually)
33.3% vests in the 2nd-year (33.30% annually)
33.3% vests in the 3rd-year (33.30% annually)

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type

RSU

At PayPal, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

25% vests in the 1st-year (25.00% annually)
25% vests in the 2nd-year (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 3rd-year (2.08% monthly)
25% vests in the 4th-year (2.08% monthly)

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FAQ

What is the highest Software Engineer salary at PayPal in San Francisco Bay Area?

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineer at PayPal in San Francisco Bay Area sits at a yearly total compensation of $405,000. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.

How much do PayPal Software Engineer employees get paid in San Francisco Bay Area?

The median yearly total compensation reported at PayPal for the Software Engineer role in San Francisco Bay Area is $227,000.

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