Anthropic • 2026 bands • RSU / PPU heavy
Anthropic FDE salary
Median $450K, range Up to ~$900K senior+, PPU-heavy. Equity does the heavy lifting at frontier labs.
| Level | TC | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / New grad | $140–$250K | Base + equity |
| Mid | $450K | Up to ~$900K senior+, PPU-heavy |
| Staff | $630K+ | Palantir staff clears $630K, OpenAI L6 $1.28M |