Question 1

What does a Mid Hardware Engineer at OpenAI make?

Accepted Answer

Open Mid Hardware Engineer postings at OpenAI disclose a median band of $233K–$327K annual. Based on 26 active postings that meet the salary-disclosure floor.

Question 2

How is OpenAI's Hardware Engineer salary data sourced?

Accepted Answer

Every band is derived from active OpenAI job postings that disclose a USD-yearly salary above the qualifying floor, plus verified community submissions where available. 26 qualifying job postings currently feed this page.

Question 3

Why does Hardware Engineer compensation vary at OpenAI?

Accepted Answer

The P25–P75 spread for Mid Hardware Engineer at OpenAI is $162K–$445K. Specialisation, team, and location are the main drivers; the long-tail page surfaces the per-tier breakdown.

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