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OpenAI Software Engineer Salaries

Software Engineer compensation in United States at OpenAI ranges from $254K per year for L2 to $1.23M per year for L6. The median yearly compensation package in United States totals $805K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for OpenAI's total compensation packages. Last updated: 6/25/2026

Average Compensation By Level
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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
L2
(Entry Level)
$254K
$173K
$80.4K
$625
L3
$338K
$218K
$120K
$0
L4
$682K
$278K
$404K
$0
L5
$865K
$322K
$543K
$0
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RSU

At OpenAI, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (25.00% annually)

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RSU

At OpenAI, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (25.00% annually)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (2.08% monthly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (2.08% monthly)

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RSU

At OpenAI, RSUs are subject to a 4-year vesting schedule:

  • 25% vests in the 1st-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 2nd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 3rd-YR (6.25% quarterly)

  • 25% vests in the 4th-YR (6.25% quarterly)



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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineer at OpenAI in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $1,226,078. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at OpenAI for the Software Engineer role in United States is $810,000.
When negotiating your Software Engineer offer at OpenAI, leverage salary data to understand market rates, highlight your relevant experience, and consider all components of the compensation package. Our professional negotiators have helped candidates secure $50K+ more in total compensation.

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