What they pay
Etched salaries
The pay Etched states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.
5 of 11 open roles state pay
Median base pay
$275Ka year
The median of Etched's 5 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
- $275K
- Posted ranges run from
- $150K–$400K
- A typical posted range
- $150K–$400K
Every open role with pay
Best-paid first, as each posting states it
- $400K a year
Research Engineer, RL Frontiers
San Jose, CA - $200K–$350K a year
Thermal Engineer
San Jose, CA - $150K–$400K a year
Research Engineer
San Jose, CA - $150K–$400K a year
Internal Acceleration Engineer
San Jose, CA - $150K–$250K a year
Facilities Engineering Operations Lead
San Jose, CA
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Etched salaries: frequently asked questions
How much does Etched pay?
As of October 2026, the median base pay on Etched's open roles is $275K a year, across the 5 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $275K and $275K, and the posted ranges run from $150K to $400K.
Does Etched post salary ranges?
On 5 of its 11 open roles (45%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Etched states it.