Scale AI • 2026 bands • RSU / PPU heavy
Scale AI FDE salary
Median $320K, range $180K–$600K startup dispersion. Equity does the heavy lifting at frontier labs.
| Level | TC | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / New grad | $140–$250K | Base + equity |
| Mid | $320K | $180K–$600K startup dispersion |
| Staff | $630K+ | Palantir staff clears $630K, OpenAI L6 $1.28M |