OpenAI • 2026 bands • RSU / PPU heavy
OpenAI FDE salary
Median $555K, range $249K–$1.28M, mid-senior $350K–$550K. Equity does the heavy lifting at frontier labs.
| Level | TC | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / New grad | $140–$250K | Base + equity |
| Mid | $555K | $249K–$1.28M, mid-senior $350K–$550K |
| Staff | $630K+ | Palantir staff clears $630K, OpenAI L6 $1.28M |