How much does OpenRouter pay?
As of Oct 13, 2026, 22 of the 27 open jobs OpenRouter has on Alion state a salary. The median is $280k a year, and the middle half pays $230k to $285k. The best-paid open role is Strategic Account Executive at $300k. OpenRouter pays about 43% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
OpenRouter pay against the market
+43% OpenRouter pays about 43% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 25 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
OpenRouter pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 9 | $285k | $280k – $300k |
| Lead | 4 | $225k | $200k – $240k |
| Middle | 3 | $285k | $260k – $285k |
OpenRouter pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 5 | $300k | $240k – $300k |
| Backend | 4 | $285k | $285k |
| Product | 4 | $280k | $240k – $280k |
OpenRouter pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | 19 | $280k | $230k – $285k |
How pay at OpenRouter is spread
22 of 29 vacancies state a salary (76%). The range below is built from those 22 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at OpenRouter
| Strategic Account ExecutiveSenior | $300k |
| Enterprise Account ExecutiveSenior | $300k |
| Account ExecutiveSenior | $300k |
| Engineering Manager, Provider EcosystemLead | $295k |
| Software Engineer, OriSenior | $285k |
| Software Engineer, Trust & SafetyMiddle | $285k |
| Software Engineer, PlatformSenior | $285k |
| Software Engineer, EnterpriseMiddle | $285k |
| Product Manager, OpenRouter ConnectSenior | $280k |
| Product Manager, Agent PlatformSenior | $280k |
Questions about pay at OpenRouter
What is the average salary at OpenRouter?
The median salary stated in OpenRouter job postings is $280k a year, across 22 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $230k to $285k.
How much does OpenRouter pay for Sales roles?
Sales roles at OpenRouter state a median of $300k a year (5 postings with pay, middle half $240k – $300k).
How much does OpenRouter pay for Backend roles?
Backend roles at OpenRouter state a median of $285k a year (4 postings with pay, middle half $285k).
How much does OpenRouter pay for Product roles?
Product roles at OpenRouter state a median of $280k a year (4 postings with pay, middle half $240k – $280k).
What is the highest-paying open job at OpenRouter?
Right now it is Strategic Account Executive at OpenRouter, with a stated $300k a year.
Does OpenRouter pay above the market?
OpenRouter pays about 43% above the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 25 postings is compared with the median stated pay for its role, level and country across all employers on Alion; the middle ratio, drawn toward the market when few postings back it, gives the figure.
Does OpenRouter publish salaries in its job postings?
81% of the open jobs OpenRouter has on Alion state a salary: 22 of 27.
How to cite this page
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OpenRouter salaries: median $280k across 22 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 13, 2026, https://alion.io/company/openrouter-ai/salaries