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Intel pays a median of $171K ($130K–$212K) across 354 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $171K · Based on 354 public Intel job postings · Updated October 25, 2026
This Intel 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.
0% of Intel's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (64) · SQL (17) · Spring (9) · Node.js (9) · Go (5) · Scheduling (5) · PyTorch (5) · Troubleshooting (5) · Blueprint Reading (4) · R (4).
Commonly listed: relocation (15) · medical (13) · gym (13) · mental-health (7) · pto (6) · dental (5) · 401k (5).
Intel is Public stage · 10,001+ employees · founded 1968 · HQ Santa Clara, 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 15+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 314 that do, Bachelor's and PhD and Master's and Associate's 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; 79% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Intel has 354 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 354 public job postings with disclosed pay. 194 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (355 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 40 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Intel's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Intel | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Digital | $176K | ↑ +3% | Public |
| CoreWeave | $184K | ↑ +7% | Public |
| Fluidstack | $224K | ↑ +31% | Late Stage |
| Micron Technology | $192K | ↑ +12% | Public |
| nScale | $195K | ↑ +14% | Series C |
| IonQ | $178K | ↑ +4% | Public |
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What does Intel pay?
The median pay is $171K, with a typical range of $130K–$212K, based on 354 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Intel?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Director - Intel Foundry Pre-Silicon Design Quality and Reliability, at $272K–$383K 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 354 public Intel 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 25, 2026.
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