# VAST salaries

> What VAST 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/vast/salaries

- Median, Software Engineer: $164,211
- Open roles with pay: 152 of 205

## Posted pay on VAST job listings

**Median of posted ranges, annual**

| Role | Level | Where | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | All levels | Los Angeles | 80 | $144,572 | $164,211 | $182,500 |
| other | All levels | Los Angeles | 46 | $117,056 | $137,250 | $181,875 |
| Software Engineer | Unspecified | Los Angeles | 43 | $138,202 | $153,946 | $171,406 |
| Software Engineer | Senior | Los Angeles | 21 | $165,030 | $176,500 | $189,500 |
| other | Unspecified | Los Angeles | 15 | $109,666 | $117,056 | $121,579 |
| QA Engineer | All levels | Los Angeles | 11 | $154,115 | $166,656 | $171,406 |
| other | Senior | Los Angeles | 10 | $140,875 | $149,900 | $162,375 |
| other | Manager | Los Angeles | 8 | $168,875 | $180,750 | $200,300 |
| Software Engineer | Staff | Los Angeles | 7 | $165,336 | $212,288 | $220,975 |
| other | Mid-level | Los Angeles | 6 | $109,839 | $118,965 | $124,344 |
| QA Engineer | Unspecified | Los Angeles | 6 | $153,123 | $163,753 | $171,406 |
| Software Engineer | Mid-level | Los Angeles | 6 | $135,595 | $135,892 | $143,341 |

## Method

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

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

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

VAST job listings for Software Engineer roles in Los Angeles state a median of $164,211 a year (80 listings, middle half $144,572 to $182,500).

### Does VAST post salary ranges?

152 of 205 open roles state a pay range. Counted on 2026-11-08.

## Cite

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