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AES pays a median of $120K ($103K–$127K) across 50 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $120K · Based on 50 public AES job postings · Updated November 2, 2026
This AES salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
25% of AES's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $127K median vs $122K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (7) · SQL (3) · Team Leadership (2) · GAAP (2) · Financial Reporting (2) · P&L (1) · Budgeting (1) · Forecasting (1) · FP&A (1) · SOX (1).
Commonly listed: vision (44) · 401k (44) · bonus (44) · life-ins (44) · pto (44) · parental (44) · dental (43).
AES is Public stage · 5,001–10,000 employees · founded 1981 · HQ Arlington, Virginia. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 4 years of experience (up to 10+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 24 that do, Bachelor's and Master's and Associate'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; 24% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 94% of roles list a bonus; common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
AES has 50 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 50 public job postings with disclosed pay. 13 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (42 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 17 contract roles in the mix.
Compare AES's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs AES | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ameresco | $113K | ↓ -6% | Public |
| Iberdrola | $129K | ↑ +7% | Public |
| SB Energy | $155K | ↑ +29% | Public |
| Xcimer Energy | $155K | ↑ +29% | Late Stage |
| Helion Energy | $200K | ↑ +67% | Series E |
| Thea Energy | $146K | ↑ +22% | Series B |
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What does AES pay?
The median pay is $120K, with a typical range of $103K–$127K, based on 50 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at AES?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Director, Gas and Power, at $183K–$238K base.
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 50 public AES 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 November 2, 2026.
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