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42dot pays a median of $205K ($187K–$228K) across 13 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $205K · Based on 13 public 42dot job postings · Updated October 15, 2026
This 42dot salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary only (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (4) · Kotlin (2) · Swift (2) · PyTorch (2) · Spark (2) · Airflow (2) · PostgreSQL (2) · MongoDB (2) · Databricks (2) · Regulatory Compliance (1).
42dot is Late Stage stage · 501–1,000 employees · founded 2019 · HQ Seoul, Seoul-t'ukpyolsi. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 6 years of experience (up to 10+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 5 that do, Bachelor's and PhD are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 23% of these postings reference equity. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 20% of roles list a bonus. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
42dot has 13 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 13 public job postings with disclosed pay. 2 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (5 in the last 90).
Compare 42dot's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs 42dot | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Intuition | $185K | ↓ -10% | Series F |
| Zoox | $224K | ↑ +9% | Series B |
| Lila Sciences | $216K | ↑ +5% | Series A |
| Nuro | $221K | ↑ +8% | Series E |
| Runway Ml | $250K | ↑ +22% | Series E |
| Tools for Humanity | $288K | ↑ +41% | Series C |
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What does 42dot pay?
The median pay is $205K, with a typical range of $187K–$228K, based on 13 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at 42dot?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Staff VLA Engineer, at $189K–$311K base.
Which team pays the most at 42dot?
The engineering team, at a $218K median.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 13 public 42dot job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed October 15, 2026.
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