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SpaceX Hardware Engineer Salaries

Hardware Engineer compensation in United States at SpaceX ranges from $133K per year for L1 to $274K per year for L4. The median yearly compensation package in United States totals $175K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for SpaceX's total compensation packages. Last updated: 6/8/2026

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
L1
Hardware Engineer
$133K
$101K
$30.7K
$1.2K
L2
Hardware Engineer II
$196K
$131K
$62.2K
$2.6K
L3
Senior Hardware Engineer
$236K
$142K
$91.3K
$2.9K
L4
Principal Engineer
$274K
$169K
$99.5K
$5K
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Vesting Schedule

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YR 1

20%

YR 2

20%

YR 3

20%

YR 4

20%

YR 5

Stock Type
RSU

At SpaceX, RSUs are subject to a 5-year vesting schedule:

  • 20% vests in the 1st-YR (20.00% annually)

  • 20% vests in the 2nd-YR (10.00% semi-annually)

  • 20% vests in the 3rd-YR (10.00% semi-annually)

  • 20% vests in the 4th-YR (10.00% semi-annually)

  • 20% vests in the 5th-YR (10.00% semi-annually)



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The highest paying salary package reported for a Hardware Engineer at SpaceX in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $273,500. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at SpaceX for the Hardware Engineer role in United States is $173,000.
When negotiating your Hardware Engineer offer at SpaceX, 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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