How much does Red Hat pay?
As of Oct 14, 2026, 19 of the 152 open jobs Red Hat has on Alion state a salary. The median is $215k a year, and the middle half pays $180k to $275k. The best-paid open role is Director, Specialist Solution Architecture Global Lightwell Leader at $533k. Red Hat pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Red Hat pay against the market
≈ 0% Red Hat pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries.
Each of 58 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.
Red Hat pay by level
| Level | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff+ | 8 | $215k | $196k – $277k |
| Senior | 6 | $215k | $196k – $225k |
Red Hat pay by role
| Role | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solutions | 7 | $266k | $190k – $275k |
| Backend | 6 | $154k | $134k – $196k |
Red Hat pay by city
| Location | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh | 7 | $180k | $134k – $190k |
| Boston | 6 | $225k | $199k – $317k |
Red Hat pay by work format
| Work format | Jobs | Median | Typical range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remote | 10 | $275k | $199k – $317k |
| Hybrid | 9 | $196k | $154k – $215k |
How pay at Red Hat is spread
19 of 147 vacancies state a salary (13%). The range below is built from those 19 stated figures only, never from an estimate.
Best-paid open roles at Red Hat
| Director, Specialist Solution Architecture Global Lightwell LeaderHead+ | $533k |
| OpenShift Sales Specialist – Carolinas RegionSenior | $365k |
| Global Specialist Solution Architect - LightwellStaff+ | $317k |
| Global Telco Specialist Solution Architect - LightwellStaff+ | $317k |
| TDP Architect - RHELStaff+ | $277k |
| Consulting Services Account SpecialistSenior | $275k |
| Account Solution ArchitectStaff+ | $266k |
| Senior Software EngineerSenior | $225k |
| Architect, OpenShift - Active Top Secret ClearanceStaff+ | $215k |
| Security Technical Account Manager - Project LightwellStaff+ | $199k |
Questions about pay at Red Hat
What is the average salary at Red Hat?
The median salary stated in Red Hat job postings is $215k a year, across 19 open jobs with pay; the middle half pays $180k to $275k.
How much does Red Hat pay for Solutions roles?
Solutions roles at Red Hat state a median of $266k a year (7 postings with pay, middle half $190k – $275k).
How much does Red Hat pay for Backend roles?
Backend roles at Red Hat state a median of $154k a year (6 postings with pay, middle half $134k – $196k).
How much does Red Hat pay in Raleigh?
Jobs at Red Hat in Raleigh state a median of $180k a year (7 postings with pay).
What is the highest-paying open job at Red Hat?
Right now it is Director, Specialist Solution Architecture Global Lightwell Leader at Red Hat, with a stated $533k a year.
Does Red Hat pay above the market?
Red Hat pays in line with the market for the same roles, levels and countries. Each of 58 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 Red Hat publish salaries in its job postings?
13% of the open jobs Red Hat has on Alion state a salary: 19 of 152.
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Red Hat salaries: median $215k across 19 job postings with pay. Alion, Oct 14, 2026, https://alion.io/company/red-hat-developer/salaries