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SpaceX Software Engineer Salaries

Software Engineer compensation in United States at SpaceX ranges from $164K per year for L1 to $404K per year for L4. The median yearly compensation in United States package totals $190K. View the base salary, stock, and bonus breakdowns for SpaceX's total compensation packages. Last updated: 7/17/2025

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Level Name
Total
Base
Stock
Bonus
L1
Software Engineer(Entry Level)
$164K
$118K
$46.1K
$491
L2
Software Engineer II
$238K
$143K
$94.3K
$800
L3
Senior Software Engineer
$407K
$189K
$218K
$294
L4
Principal Software Engineer
$404K
$226K
$177K
$0
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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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FAQ

The highest paying salary package reported for a Software Engineer at SpaceX in United States sits at a yearly total compensation of $416,250. This includes base salary as well as any potential stock compensation and bonuses.
The median yearly total compensation reported at SpaceX for the Software Engineer role in United States is $180,000.

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