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Observable Space salaries
The pay Observable Space states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.
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Median base pay
$143Ka year
The median of Observable Space's 16 open roles that state pay in US dollars, as of November 2026. Each role counts at the middle of its range.
- Middle half of roles
- $131K–$166K
- Posted ranges run from
- $100K–$200K
- A typical posted range
- $130K–$165K
- Under $110K: 1 posting
- $110K–$120K: 1 posting
- $120K–$130K: 2 postings
- $130K–$140K: 1 posting
- $140K–$150K: 4 postings
- $150K–$160K: 2 postings
- $160K–$170K: 1 posting
- $170K and up: 4 postings
Every open role with pay
Best-paid first, as each posting states it
- $160K–$200K a year
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Avionics
Los Angeles, CA - $150K–$190K a year
Sr. Thermal Engineer (Space Payloads)
Los Angeles, CA - $150K–$190K a year
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Lasercom
Los Angeles, CA - $140K–$200K a year
Sr. Optical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA - $140K–$190K a year
Sr. Electrical Engineer, Photonics
Los Angeles, CA - $140K–$170K a year
Sr. Optomechanical Engineer, Laser Communications
Los Angeles, CA - $130K–$180K a year
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA - $115K–$175K a year
Sr. Industrial Designer
Los Angeles, CA - $123K–$160K a year
Sr. Test Engineer, HITL
Los Angeles, CA - $130K–$150K a year
Electrical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA - $130K–$150K a year
Embedded Software Engineer
Los Angeles, CA - $120K–$150K a year
Mechanical Engineer - Lasercom
Los Angeles, CA - $100K–$140K a year
Mechanical Engineer - Structural Analyst
Los Angeles, CA - $100K–$140K a year
Mechanical Engineer
Los Angeles, CA - $100K–$130K a year
Business Operations Manager
Los Angeles, CA - $100K–$110K a year
Mechanical Engineer - New Graduate 2027
Los Angeles, CA
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Observable Space salaries: frequently asked questions
How much does Observable Space pay?
As of November 2026, the median base pay on Observable Space's open roles is $143K a year, across the 16 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $131K and $166K, and the posted ranges run from $100K to $200K.
Does Observable Space post salary ranges?
On 16 of its 16 open roles (100%), as of November 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Observable Space states it.