What they pay
Trail of Bits salaries
The pay Trail of Bits states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.
Median base pay
$186Ka year
The median of Trail of Bits's 6 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
- $165K–$194K
- Posted ranges run from
- $100K–$300K
- A typical posted range
- $163K–$208K
By role
Trail of Bits's median for each role with at least three postings stating pay, next to what startups pay for it.
MedianMiddle half10th to 90th percentile
- Security Engineer$176KStartups overall: $198K · Security Engineer salaries$153K–$213K · 4 roles
Every open role with pay
Best-paid first, as each posting states it
- $250K–$300K a year
Engineering Director, Application Security
Remote (US) - $175K–$215K a year
Solutions Architect
Remote (US) - $165K–$220K a year
Senior Security Engineer Cryptography
Remote (US) - $160K–$200K a year
Senior Developer Relations Engineer
Remote (US) - $140K–$180K a year
Security Engineer II
Remote (US) - $100K–$160K a year
Security Engineer
Remote (US)
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Trail of Bits salaries: frequently asked questions
How much does Trail of Bits pay?
As of October 2026, the median base pay on Trail of Bits's open roles is $186K a year, across the 6 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $165K and $194K, and the posted ranges run from $100K to $300K.
How much does Trail of Bits pay security engineers?
The median across Trail of Bits's 4 open security engineer roles that state pay is $176K a year, against $198K across startups.
Does Trail of Bits post salary ranges?
On 6 of its 8 open roles (75%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Trail of Bits states it.