Posted salary ranges · updated 2026-09-28
Palantir salaries 2026: posted ranges by role and level
196 open roles at Palantir publish a base-salary range. The median posted range is $135k to $170k; the highest posted maximum is $200k. Ranges come from Palantir's own postings on its careers site, refreshed every 6 hours. All Palantir roles.
By function
| Function | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 84 | $135k | $200k | $168k | $200k |
| Infrastructure | 40 | $135k | $200k | $168k | $200k |
| Research | 2 | $110k | $200k | $155k | $200k |
| Product & Design | 8 | $130k | $135k | $132k | $175k |
| Go-to-market | 32 | $110k | $165k | $130k | $170k |
| Operations | 30 | $90k | $156k | $123k | $200k |
By level
| Level | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senior | 20 | $135k | $200k | $168k | $200k |
| Staff+ | 3 | $110k | $200k | $155k | $200k |
| Unspecified | 135 | $110k | $172k | $140k | $200k |
| New grad | 30 | $135k | $150k | $140k | $200k |
| Lead / Manager | 8 | $92k | $162k | $128k | $200k |
By role
The most posted roles first.
| Role | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 41 | $145k | $200k | $168k | $200k |
| Forward Deployed Software Engineer | 22 | $135k | $200k | $168k | $200k |
| Deployment Strategist | 17 | $110k | $170k | $140k | $170k |
| Backend Software Engineer | 8 | $135k | $200k | $168k | $200k |
| Technical Program Manager | 8 | $93k | $160k | $126k | $160k |
Highest posted ranges at Palantir
One row per role.
| Role | Level | Range | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offensive Security Engineer | Unspecified | $145k to $200k | Washington, D.C. |
| Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous Systems | Senior | $145k to $200k | Washington, D.C. |
| Information Security Engineer - Infrastructure Security | Senior | $145k to $200k | New York, NY |
Method: base-salary ranges parsed from the compensation field or description of each posting; placeholder ranges (top at least 3x the bottom) excluded; medians use the range midpoint; level inferred from the title. All AI companies · Palantir jobs.
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