# SpaceX salaries

> What SpaceX posts on its job listings and offers in US visa filings, by role, with the number of listings behind each figure.

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

- Median, Software Engineer: $145,000
- Open roles with pay: 914 of 2,900
- Median H-1B wage (USD): $138,486

## Posted pay on SpaceX job listings

**Median of posted ranges, annual**

| Role | Level | Where | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | All levels | Seattle | 138 | $125,000 | $145,000 | $158,750 |
| Software Engineer | Unspecified | Seattle | 98 | $117,500 | $136,250 | $145,000 |
| other | All levels | Seattle | 59 | $62,400 | $132,500 | $151,250 |
| Software Engineer | Senior | Seattle | 32 | $185,000 | $197,500 | $217,500 |
| other | Unspecified | Seattle | 27 | $54,080 | $62,400 | $82,355 |
| Security Engineer | All levels | Seattle | 18 | $142,500 | $146,250 | $155,000 |
| DevOps Engineer | All levels | Seattle | 17 | $127,500 | $145,000 | $197,500 |
| other | Manager | Seattle | 15 | $143,750 | $167,500 | $168,750 |
| Mobile Developer | All levels | Seattle | 13 | $135,000 | $137,500 | $192,500 |
| Security Engineer | Unspecified | Seattle | 12 | $138,750 | $143,750 | $145,625 |
| Machine Learning Engineer | All levels | SF Bay Area | 9 | $182,500 | $285,000 | $285,000 |
| Mobile Developer | Unspecified | Seattle | 9 | $135,000 | $135,000 | $137,500 |

## Offered wages in US visa filings

**US DOL certified cases, annualised USD (offered wage)**

| Role | Program | Fiscal year | Cases | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | H-1B (LCA) | FY26 | 23 | $118,411 | $140,000 | $160,000 |
| All roles | PERM | FY26 | 3 | $111,904 | $124,363 | $128,700 |

Source: US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data, LCA FY2026_Q3 + LCA FY2025_Q4 + PERM FY2026_Q3 + PERM FY2025_Q4. Offered wages are the lower bound stated on certified filings.

## Method

- Posted pay is the midpoint of ranges on SpaceX'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 SpaceX

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

### How much does SpaceX pay a Software Engineer?

SpaceX job listings for Software Engineer roles in Seattle state a median of $145,000 a year (138 listings, middle half $125,000 to $158,750).

### Does SpaceX post salary ranges?

914 of 2,900 open roles state a pay range. Counted on 2026-11-08.

### What does SpaceX pay on H-1B visas?

Certified H-1B filings in FY26 offer a median of $140,000 for Software Engineer (23 cases).

## Cite

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