What they pay

Chainguard salaries

The pay Chainguard states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.

21 of 32 open roles state pay

Median base pay

$186Ka year

The median of Chainguard's 20 open roles that state pay in US dollars, as of October 2026. Each role counts at the middle of its range.

Middle half of roles
$144K–$218K
Posted ranges run from
$89K–$258K
A typical posted range
$165K–$208K
Median $186K
  • Under $120K: 1 posting
  • $120K–$140K: 4 postings
  • $140K–$160K: 3 postings
  • $160K–$180K: 2 postings
  • $180K–$200K: 0 postings
  • $200K–$220K: 7 postings
  • $220K–$240K: 0 postings
  • $240K and up: 3 postings
Middle half of postingsThe restEach bar counts postings by the middle of their posted range.

By role

Chainguard's median for each role with at least three postings stating pay, next to what startups pay for it.

MedianMiddle half10th to 90th percentile

Every open role with pay

Best-paid first, as each posting states it

  • Principal Software Engineer, Containers

    Remote (US)
    $229K–$258K a year

  • Engineering Manager

    Remote (US)
    $229K–$258K a year

  • Senior Manager Engineering

    Remote (US)
    $229K–$258K a year

  • Senior Product Manager

    Remote (US)
    $205K–$231K a year

  • Staff Software Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $205K–$231K a year

  • Staff Platform Database Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $205K–$231K a year

  • Senior Product Manager

    Remote (US)
    $205K–$231K a year

  • Staff Software Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $205K–$231K a year

  • Staff Product Marketing Manager

    Remote (US)
    $183K–$248K a year

  • Staff Software Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $170K–$231K a year

  • Senior Product Security Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $157K–$184K a year

  • Senior Customer Success Manager

    Remote (US)
    $160K a year

  • Senior Partner Manager

    Remote (US)
    $145K–$170K a year

  • Senior Partner Manager

    Remote (US)
    $145K–$170K a year

  • Senior Security Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $137K–$160K a year

  • Senior Technical Support Engineer

    Remote (US)
    $120K–$137K a year

  • Customer Success Manager, Commercial

    Remote (US)
    $125K a year

  • Corporate Account Executive

    Remote (US)
    $125K a year

  • Corporate Account Executive

    Remote (US)
    $125K a year

  • Security Analyst

    Remote (US)
    $89K–$105K a year

  • Senior Manager, Customer Success

    Remote (US)
    £150K a year

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Chainguard salaries: frequently asked questions

How much does Chainguard pay?

As of October 2026, the median base pay on Chainguard's open roles is $186K a year, across the 20 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $144K and $218K, and the posted ranges run from $89K to $258K.

How much does Chainguard pay software engineers?

The median across Chainguard's 4 open software engineer roles that state pay is $218K a year, against $195K across startups.

Does Chainguard post salary ranges?

On 21 of its 32 open roles (66%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Chainguard states it.

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