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Kargo pays a median of $133K ($85K–$183K) across 25 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $133K · Based on 25 public Kargo job postings · Updated November 2, 2026
This Kargo 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.
17% of Kargo's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: AWS (4) · Python (3) · SQL (3) · Go (3) · Kubernetes (3) · Docker (3) · GCP (3) · Azure (3) · CI/CD (3) · Kafka (2).
Kargo is Series B stage · 101–250 employees · founded 2019 · HQ San Francisco, California. 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 20+ 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; 20% of these postings reference equity. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 68% of roles list a bonus; common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Kargo has 25 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 25 public job postings with disclosed pay. 5 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (16 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 1 contract role in the mix.
Compare Kargo's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Kargo | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolis Technologies | $185K | ↑ +40% | Series D |
| Hark | $225K | ↑ +70% | Late Stage |
| Aspen Technology | $117K | ↓ -11% | Acquired |
| ICW | $140K | ↑ +6% | Series A |
| Mytra | $166K | ↑ +25% | Series C |
| Striveworks | $180K | ↑ +36% | Series B |
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What does Kargo pay?
The median pay is $133K, with a typical range of $85K–$183K, based on 25 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Kargo?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Principal Engineer, at $200K–$230K base.
Which team pays the most at Kargo?
The engineering - brand team, at a $193K 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 25 public Kargo 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 November 2, 2026.
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