# Chainguard salaries

> What Chainguard posts on its job listings, by role, with the number of listings behind each figure.

Data as of 2026-11-06 · https://alderhq.app/companies/chainguard/salaries

- Median, other: $153,750
- Open roles with pay: 49 of 101

## Posted pay on Chainguard job listings

**Median of posted ranges, annual**

| Role | Level | Where | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | All levels | United States | 18 | $121,250 | $153,750 | $188,625 |
| Software Engineer | All levels | United States | 12 | $166,000 | $218,000 | $224,375 |
| other | Unspecified | United States | 9 | $100,000 | $125,000 | $325,000 |
| Security Engineer | All levels | United States | 9 | $120,000 | $170,500 | $217,500 |
| other | Manager | United States | 6 | $153,750 | $153,750 | $156,563 |
| Software Engineer | Staff | United States | 4 | $218,000 | $218,000 | $218,000 |
| Software Engineer | Unspecified | United States | 4 | $144,375 | $152,500 | $168,750 |
| Software Engineer | Senior | United States | 3 | $210,250 | $250,000 | $250,000 |

## Method

- Posted pay is the midpoint of ranges on Chainguard's live listings, annualised. It is not what people are paid.
- Figures appear only where at least 3 listings or cases back them.
## More on Chainguard

- [Overview and open roles](https://alderhq.app/companies/chainguard)
- [Hiring trend](https://alderhq.app/companies/chainguard/hiring)
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## Questions

### How much does Chainguard pay a other?

Chainguard job listings for other roles in United States state a median of $153,750 a year (18 listings, middle half $121,250 to $188,625).

### Does Chainguard post salary ranges?

49 of 101 open roles state a pay range. Counted on 2026-11-08.

## Cite

Alder. "Chainguard salaries: posted pay by role". Data as of 2026-11-06. https://alderhq.app/companies/chainguard/salaries