Rapid7

HQ
Boston
Total Offices: 15
2,400 Total Employees
840 Product + Tech Employees
Year Founded: 2000

Rapid7 Compensation & Benefits

Updated on October 06, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Base Pay & Bonuses

Rapid7 keeps pay and bonus plans competitive through market-aligned compensation, role-specific incentives and long-term rewards that give employees a stake in company performance. Rapid7's total rewards approach is competitive and equitable, with programs designed to support employees’ financial well-being and share in business success. 

  • Market-aligned pay structures: Rapid7’s compensation philosophy emphasizes benchmarking pay against market conditions and maintaining competitive compensation across roles. The company highlights pay transparency and offers a mix of salary, bonuses and role-specific incentive plans, with defined commission frameworks for eligible employees. This approach is designed to help attract and retain talent while supporting equitable compensation practices.
  • Long-term ownership and wealth building: In addition to cash compensation, Rapid7 provides opportunities for employees to participate in the company’s long-term success through equity awards and an employee stock purchase plan.
  • Financial well-being: Rapid7 supports employees beyond base pay through retirement and financial planning benefits. The company offers 401(k) plans, 401(k) matching, retirement planning tools and access to financial advisors to help employees build long-term financial security and manage their investments. These benefits reinforce the company’s broader strategy of supporting employees’ physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
  • External signals:
    • Compensation Confidence: Employee reviews frequently characterize compensation as competitive. (Comparably)
    • Benefits and Financial Support: Employees also point to the breadth of benefits offerings. Reviews mention “excellent health benefits” and “good 401(k) match” as meaningful components of Rapid7’s total rewards package. (Indeed; Comparably; Glassdoor)

Bottom line: Rapid7 supports competitive pay through market-aligned compensation, performance-based incentives and long-term ownership opportunities. Its total rewards programs pair salary and bonus structures with equity, retirement benefits and financial planning resources.

Rapid7's Candidate Tradeoffs

If you’re weighing whether Rapid7 is the right fit, these are the core tradeoffs to consider.

  • Rapid7 offers performance-driven, commission-based roles with meaningful earning potential and clear paths to exceed targets, but success is measured against ambitious goals.

What People Are Saying About Rapid7

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth: Time off is described as robust, with unlimited PTO for U.S. employees alongside company-wide disconnect days and standard holidays. Feedback suggests this breadth provides meaningful flexibility and recharge time.
  • Healthcare Strength: Healthcare is characterized as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and mental-health resources, often available from the start date. Feedback suggests these offerings stand out as a core strength of the package.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility: Equity participation is available through an ESPP and, for many roles, RSUs or stock options. Feedback suggests these programs add meaningful value to total compensation.

Rapid7's Benefits

Defined commission tiers and policy for applicable employees

Designated President's Club

Offers company equity

Offers competitive compensation and rewards package

Offers employee discounts

Offers employee stock purchase plan

Offers performance bonuses

Provides pay transparency

Offers childcare benefits

Membership with Care.com for backup childcare services. Dependent care Flexible Spending Account to set aside pre-tax dollars for childcare expenses.

Offers generous parental leave

Provides an onsite Mother's Room

Provides family medical leave

Provides fertility benefits

Offers abortion travel benefits

Offers dental insurance

Offers dependent care

Offers Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Offers health insurance

Offers Health Savings Account (HSA)

Offers immediate health care coverage on employee start date

Offers mental health benefits

Offers pet insurance

Rapid7 employees have access to group discount rates through Nationwide.

Offers transgender health care benefits

Offers vision insurance

Offers 401(K)

Offers accidental death & dismemberment insurance

Offers disability insurance

Offers life insurance

Offers supplemental life insurance

Provides 401(K) matching

Provides a pension

Provides free access to financial advisors

Provides free access to retirement planning tools