What they pay

Thinking Machines Lab salaries

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

11 of 11 open roles state pay

Median base pay

$375Ka year

The median of Thinking Machines Lab's 11 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
$325K–$400K
Posted ranges run from
$200K–$475K
A typical posted range
$300K–$400K

By role

Thinking Machines Lab'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

  • Research mid training

    Remote (US)
    $350K–$475K a year

  • Research, General Agents

    Remote (US)
    $350K–$475K a year

  • Research Coding Agents

    Remote (US)
    $350K–$475K a year

  • Software Engineer

    San Francisco, CA
    $300K–$475K a year

  • Software Engineer

    San Francisco, CA
    $300K–$475K a year

  • Product Manager

    San Francisco, CA
    $350K–$400K a year

  • Software Engineer, Infrastructure

    San Francisco, CA
    $300K–$400K a year

  • Model Designer

    San Francisco, CA
    $300K–$400K a year

  • People Operations Generalist

    San Francisco, CA
    $275K–$325K a year

  • Safety Operations Lead

    San Francisco, CA
    $250K–$300K a year

  • Executive Business Partner, Operations

    San Francisco, CA
    $200K–$240K a year

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Thinking Machines Lab salaries: frequently asked questions

How much does Thinking Machines Lab pay?

As of October 2026, the median base pay on Thinking Machines Lab's open roles is $375K a year, across the 11 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $325K and $400K, and the posted ranges run from $200K to $475K.

How much does Thinking Machines Lab pay software engineers?

The median across Thinking Machines Lab's 3 open software engineer roles that state pay is $388K a year, against $195K across startups.

Does Thinking Machines Lab post salary ranges?

On 11 of its 11 open roles (100%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Thinking Machines Lab states it.

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