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IonQ pays a median of $177K ($147K–$204K) across 76 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $177K · Based on 76 public IonQ job postings · Updated October 24, 2026
This IonQ 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.
38% of IonQ's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $168K median vs $147K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: AWS (52) · Python (19) · GCP (8) · Go (6) · Azure (5) · Kubernetes (5) · Rust (4) · CI/CD (4) · Calibration (4) · Kafka (3).
Commonly listed: dental (76) · 401k (76) · unlimited-pto (76) · pto (76).
IonQ is Public stage · 251–500 employees · founded 2015 · HQ College Park, Maryland. 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). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 26 that do, PhD and Bachelor's and Master'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; 100% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 80% include commission; on-target earnings run about $300K where stated (8 roles); common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
IonQ has 76 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 76 public job postings with disclosed pay. 26 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (54 in the last 90).
Compare IonQ's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs IonQ | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocket Lab | $140K | ↓ -21% | Public |
| Samsung Electronics | $125K | ↓ -29% | Public |
| Western Digital | $175K | ↓ -1% | Public |
| PsiQuantum | $171K | ↓ -3% | Series E |
| Meter | $169K | ↓ -5% | Series C |
| Atom Computing | $183K | ↑ +3% | Series C |
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What does IonQ pay?
The median pay is $177K, with a typical range of $147K–$204K, based on 76 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at IonQ?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Principal Cybersecurity Architect – Network Security Posture Management, at $249K–$325K base.
Which team pays the most at IonQ?
The quantum platform - network & security team, at a $212K 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 76 public IonQ 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 24, 2026.
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