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Calpine pays a median of $114K ($110K–$140K) across 31 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $114K · Based on 31 public Calpine job postings · Updated June 19, 2026
This Calpine 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 (1) · Azure (1) · SQL (1) · Preventive Maintenance (1).
Calpine is 1,001–5,000 employees · founded 1984 · HQ Houston, Texas. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 7 years of experience (up to 15+ for the most senior).
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. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 13% of roles list a bonus. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Calpine has 31 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 31 public job postings with disclosed pay. 31 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (31 in the last 90).
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|---|---|---|---|
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| SpaceX | $135K | ↑ +19% | Series D |
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| OpenAI | $308K | ↑ +170% | Late Stage |
| Esri | $126K | ↑ +11% | — |
| Databricks | $215K | ↑ +89% | Series J |
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What does Calpine pay?
The median pay is $114K, with a typical range of $110K–$140K, based on 31 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Calpine?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Director, Battery Energy Storage, at $173K–$220K base.
Which team pays the most at Calpine?
The power operations team, at a $125K 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 31 public Calpine 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 June 19, 2026.
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