Stripe Severance Package: 2026 Guide
14 weeks + tenure bonus. Calculate your estimated Stripe severance below.
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What Stripe Typically Offers
Known Severance Benefits
- ✓14 weeks base severance
- ✓Tenure bonus (1 additional week per year)
- ✓6 months of health insurance
- ✓Cash bonus equivalent for equity acceleration
- ✓Career support and outplacement
- ✓Immigration support
Stripe Recent Layoff History
| Date | Employees | Details |
|---|---|---|
| November 2022 | 1,100 | 14 weeks + tenure bonus (1 year = 1 extra week) + 6 months health + career support + cash bonus for equity |
Sources: TechCrunch, The Information, Bloomberg
Stripe Severance Tax (California)
Stripe is headquartered in California. Here's how severance is taxed there:
Example: A Stripe employee with 5 years of service earning $175,000 would receive approximately $50,481 gross ( $33,166 after tax in California).
How Stripe Compares to Technology Average
Other Technology Companies
| Company | Formula | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Meta (Facebook) | 16 weeks base + 2 weeks per year of service | Generous |
| Google (Alphabet) | 16 weeks base + 2 weeks per year of service + bonus | Generous |
| Amazon | Varies widely: corporate gets more than warehouse; typically 1-2 weeks per year | Standard |
| Microsoft | 2+ months base pay plus additional weeks per year of service | Generous |
| Apple | 4-12 weeks depending on role and tenure | Standard |
| Netflix | 4-9 months of pay (one of the most generous in tech) | Generous |
| Salesforce | Minimum 5 months pay plus career resources | Generous |
| X (Twitter) | 3 months base pay (post-acquisition standard) | Below Average |
Negotiating Your Stripe Severance
Strategies specific to Stripe employees:
- ✓Stripe offered cash bonuses for equity since they were private — push for this if applicable
- ✓Negotiate for extended immigration support timeline
- ✓Ask for continued access to Stripe developer tools and training
- ✓Push for a higher cash-in-lieu-of-equity payment based on latest valuation
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Stripe Severance FAQ
How much severance does Stripe pay?▼
Stripe typically offers 14 weeks + tenure bonus. Their severance reputation is rated as “Generous” compared to technology industry peers. In recent layoffs (November 2022), 14 weeks + tenure bonus (1 year = 1 extra week) + 6 months health + career support + cash bonus for equity.
Can I negotiate my Stripe severance?▼
Yes, most severance packages at Stripe are negotiable. An employment lawyer experienced in technology can typically negotiate 2-5x the initial offer, especially if there are potential legal claims or WARN Act violations. Many offer free initial consultations.
How is Stripe severance taxed?▼
Stripe severance is taxed as supplemental wages at 22% federal flat rate plus 12.3% California state tax, for a total of approximately 34.3%. If you work remotely, your state of residence tax rate applies instead.
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