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Dropbox Software Engineering Manager Salaries

Software Engineering Manager compensation at Dropbox ranges from $431K per year for M3 to $884K per year for M6. The median compensation package totals $496K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for Dropbox's total compensation packages. Last updated: 1/30/2025

Average Compensation By Level
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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock (/yr)
Bonus
M3
$431K
$225K
$183K
$24K
M4
$455K
$231K
$179K
$45K
M5
Senior Engineering Manager
$581K
$247K
$276K
$57K
M6
Engineering Director
$884K
$301K
$481K
$102K
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Vesting Schedule

25%

YR 1

25%

YR 2

25%

YR 3

25%

YR 4

Stock Type
RSU

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

  • 25% vests in the 1st-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-year (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-year (6.25% quarterly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineering Manager at Dropbox sits at a yearly total compensation of $884,238. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at Dropbox for the Software Engineering Manager role is $487,200.

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