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D-Wave Quantum pays a median of $156K ($130K–$178K) across 26 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $156K · Based on 26 public D-Wave Quantum job postings · Updated October 28, 2026
This D-Wave Quantum 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.
42% of D-Wave Quantum's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $171K median vs $130K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (12) · CI/CD (4) · AWS (3) · Kubernetes (3) · HRIS (2) · Payroll (2) · Terraform (2) · Rust (2) · Docker (2) · Benefits Administration (1).
Commonly listed: dental (4) · vision (4) · 401k (4) · life-ins (4) · pto (4).
D-Wave Quantum is Public stage · 101–250 employees · founded 1999 · HQ Palo Alto, California. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 5 years of experience (up to 12+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 9 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; 81% of these postings reference equity. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: common structures: hourly. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
D-Wave Quantum has 26 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 26 public job postings with disclosed pay. 9 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (19 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 1 contract role in the mix.
Compare D-Wave Quantum's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs D-Wave Quantum | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salesforce | $186K | ↑ +19% | Public |
| Rocket Lab | $143K | ↓ -8% | Public |
| Applied Intuition | $187K | ↑ +20% | Series F |
| Fluidstack | $223K | ↑ +43% | Late Stage |
| Palantir | $150K | ↓ -4% | Public |
| Workday | $194K | ↑ +24% | Public |
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What does D-Wave Quantum pay?
The median pay is $156K, with a typical range of $130K–$178K, based on 26 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at D-Wave Quantum?
One of the highest-paying open roles is VP, Global HR Operations [578], at $206K–$290K base.
Which team pays the most at D-Wave Quantum?
The research and development team, at a $156K 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 26 public D-Wave Quantum 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 28, 2026.
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