SpaceX security salaries
Across 52 open security postings at SpaceX that state a range, the middle half pays $145k–$218k a year, with a median of $163k. The lowest posted floor is $85k and the highest ceiling $355k. This is base pay as posted by SpaceX, converted to US dollars; equity and bonus are not included.
The range
Postings by the midpoint of the posted range, in steps of $20k
Median by team at SpaceX
Postings with a stated range: Legal 17 · AI and machine learning 24 · Networking 26 · Sales 31 · Public policy 10 · Security 52 · Management 17 · Hardware engineering 142
Security pay by level
| Level | Postings | Median | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior | 21 | $145k | $143k–$145k |
| Senior | 25 | $218k | $165k–$220k |
| Lead | 4 | $284k | $283k–$288k |
Best-paid open security roles
66 security roles open at SpaceX now
52 of them show the pay range on the posting.
Questions
How much does SpaceX pay for security roles?
The median of the 52 posted ranges is $163k a year; the middle half sits between $145k and $218k.
Is this base salary or total compensation?
Base salary as written in the posting. Many US employers post ranges under state pay transparency laws (California, New York, Washington, Colorado and others); equity and bonus are not part of these figures.
Why posted ranges and not self-reported salaries?
A posted range is what the employer commits to for a role it has open today. It is fresher than a survey and cannot be inflated by respondents. Each posting counts once, at the midpoint of its range.
Which level pays most?
Lead roles have the highest median here: $284k a year across 4 postings.