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Apple pays a median of $183K ($147K–$188K) across 37 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $183K · Based on 37 public Apple job postings · Updated September 20, 2026
This Apple 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.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (21) · Swift (3) · Tableau (2) · Node.js (1) · Supply Chain (1) · PyTorch (1) · SQL (1) · MLOps (1) · CI/CD (1) · Go (1).
Apple is Public stage · 10,001–10,001 employees · founded 1977 · HQ Cupertino, California. 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 6 that do, Bachelor's and Master'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; 95% of these postings reference equity (rsu). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Apple has 37 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 37 public job postings with disclosed pay. 20 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (23 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 2 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Apple's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Apple | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | $308K | ↑ +68% | Late Stage |
| Rocket Lab | $140K | ↓ -24% | Public |
| Samsung Electronics | $125K | ↓ -32% | Public |
| xAI | $258K | ↑ +40% | Series E |
| IonQ | $164K | ↓ -11% | Public |
| Zebra Technologies | $136K | ↓ -26% | Public |
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What does Apple pay?
The median pay is $183K, with a typical range of $147K–$188K, based on 37 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Apple?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, at $235K–$294K base.
Which team pays the most at Apple?
The hardware team, at a $188K 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 37 public Apple 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 September 20, 2026.
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