What they pay
Lightning AI salaries
The pay Lightning AI states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.
Median base pay
$243Ka year
The median of Lightning AI's 8 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
- $209K–$269K
- Posted ranges run from
- $170K–$310K
- A typical posted range
- $241K–$246K
By role
Lightning AI's median for each role with at least three postings stating pay, next to what startups pay for it.
MedianMiddle half10th to 90th percentile
- Software Engineer$212KStartups overall: $195K · Software Engineer salaries$206K–$216K · 3 roles
Every open role with pay
Best-paid first, as each posting states it
- $280K–$310K a year
VP of Strategic Finance
San Francisco, CA - $270K–$290K a year
Head of Product Marketing
San Francisco, CA - $260K–$270K a year
Head of Global Events
San Francisco, CA - $260K–$270K a year
Head of Growth Marketing
San Francisco, CA - $221.2K a year
Senior Software Engineer
San Francisco, CA - $206.1K–$217K a year
Senior Software Engineer
Seattle, WA - $180K–$220K a year
Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer
New York, NY - $170K–$190K a year
Senior Product Marketing Manager
San Francisco, CA - £116K–£128K a year
Senior Infrastructure Operations Engineer
Remote (US)
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Lightning AI salaries: frequently asked questions
How much does Lightning AI pay?
As of October 2026, the median base pay on Lightning AI's open roles is $243K a year, across the 8 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $209K and $269K, and the posted ranges run from $170K to $310K.
How much does Lightning AI pay software engineers?
The median across Lightning AI's 3 open software engineer roles that state pay is $212K a year, against $195K across startups.
Does Lightning AI post salary ranges?
On 9 of its 9 open roles (100%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Lightning AI states it.