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K2 Space pays a median of $163K ($150K–$190K) across 141 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $163K · Based on 141 public K2 Space job postings · Updated July 1, 2026
This K2 Space 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.
44% of K2 Space's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $195K median vs $130K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (41) · Rust (22) · Kubernetes (7) · Docker (7) · TypeScript (5) · Go (5) · Java (5) · PostgreSQL (5) · CI/CD (5) · SQL (5).
Commonly listed: dental (110) · life-ins (110) · pto (110) · parental (110) · vision (82).
K2 Space is Series C stage · 101–250 employees · founded 2022 · HQ Torrance, 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 22 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; 78% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 1% include commission; common structures: salaried, hourly. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
K2 Space has 141 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 141 public job postings with disclosed pay. 38 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (141 in the last 90).
Compare K2 Space's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs K2 Space | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | $135K | ↓ -17% | Series D |
| Rocket Lab | $138K | ↓ -15% | Public |
| Hadrian Automation | $175K | ↑ +8% | — |
| Barnes | $213K | ↑ +31% | Public |
| Turion Space | $175K | ↑ +8% | Late Stage |
| Blue Origin | $157K | ↓ -3% | Series F |
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What does K2 Space pay?
The median pay is $163K, with a typical range of $150K–$190K, based on 141 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at K2 Space?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Principal ASIC Design Verification Engineer, at $190K–$285K base.
Which team pays the most at K2 Space?
The silicon team, at a $210K 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 141 public K2 Space 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 July 1, 2026.
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