Does Dropbox pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Dropbox employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Dropbox. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Dropbox?

68% of Dropbox employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Dropbox 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.0 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Dropbox?

Software Engineer (215) , Senior Software Engineer (72) , Account Executive (49) , Product Manager (36) , Program Manager (27) , Sales (27) , Account Manager (26) , Marketing (21) , Engineering Manager (19) , Manager (17) , Product Designer (15) , Account Representative (14) , Project Manager (14) , Recruiter (14) , Technical Recruiter (14)

What are the pros of working at Dropbox according to real employee reviews?

"The people we work with are really great" ((in 295 reviews)); "Virtual first is a great benefit and there is a lot of support for remote work." ((in 221 reviews)); "I really don't understand how a company can pay so well and still provide such great work life balance." ((in 150 reviews)); "Good pay but not great if not in SF" ((in 92 reviews)); "Great product and team." ((in 59 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Dropbox according to real employee reviews?

"Poor leadership and decision making" ((in 58 reviews)); "Bad management and politics" ((in 49 reviews)); "If you have a bad manager you're outta luck." ((in 32 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs, often poorly" ((in 30 reviews)); "Upper management is a complete mess." ((in 9 reviews))

What are employees saying about Dropbox redundancies in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Dropbox redundancy and their outlook for job security at Dropbox in 2026.

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3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(1,618 total reviews)

Drew Houston

52% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

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4.5

Compensation and benefits

4.2

Work/Life balance

4.0

Culture and values

4.0

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

3.1

Senior management

Dropbox has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 1,618 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dropbox employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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2K reviews

5.0

9 Dec 2024

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Account representative

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Pros

Benefits are good, relaxed environment for team and good remote flexibility

Cons

Us mothership makes tough business decisions not understanding impact to international business

5.0

20 Sept 2023

Fantastic Place to Work!

Product support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

The company truly embodies the ideals of a modern workplace that values its employees. the company's commitment to supporting remote work has been a game-changer. They've invested in the necessary technology and infrastructure to make remote work seamless. This also given us the flexibility we need to balance work and life. My manager and team leads have been not just bosses but mentors who genuinely care about their team's success and well-being. They provide clear direction, regular feedback, and ample opportunities for growth. Compensation at Dropbox is fair and competitive. The company recognises the hard work and dedication they regularly review and adjust salaries to ensure they are in line with industry standards. You can be confident that your efforts are recognised and rewarded here. The support for remote work, amazing leadership, commitment to diversity, focus on continuous improvement, and fair compensation make it a top-notch place to work. I feel privileged to be a part of this organisation and excited about the future it holds for all of us.

Cons

The overall experience is positive. While no workplace is perfect, Dropbox comes to close.

5.0

30 July 2023

Great place to work if you value relationships

Product support

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

- Benefits - Work from home - Colleagues that are friendly and willing to help - You can work independently and be trusted to do good work

Cons

- Many positions require you to be available in certain timezones, so this can limit your career opportunities if you don't live in a popular timezone. - There are issues with ownership of product areas within engineering. This makes it difficult to get things done when you can't find the owner or knowledgeable person. - Employees aren't held accountable enough for underperformance

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