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Penn State University pays a median of $114K ($86K–$150K) across 208 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $114K · Based on 208 public Penn State University job postings · Updated July 27, 2026
This Penn State University 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 Penn State University's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (26) · Team Leadership (16) · Kubernetes (10) · Java (7) · Docker (7) · Project Management (6) · R (5) · CI/CD (5) · Procurement (4) · SQL (3).
Commonly listed: dental (175) · vision (175) · 401k (175) · pto (175) · mental-health (11) · medical (1) · gym (1).
Penn State University is 51–200 employees · founded 1951 · HQ University Park, Pennsylvania. 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 19+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 193 that do, Bachelor's 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; 38% 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.
Penn State University has 208 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 208 public job postings with disclosed pay. 75 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (208 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 18 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Penn State University's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Penn State University | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gnw | $139K | ↑ +22% | — |
| iFIT | $145K | ↑ +27% | Late Stage |
| CGS Federal | $126K | ↑ +10% | — |
| Prestige Family of Luxury Dealerships | $103K | ↓ -10% | — |
| Cssmerge | $183K | ↑ +60% | — |
| Rivianvw.tech | $168K | ↑ +47% | Venture-backed |
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What does Penn State University pay?
The median pay is $114K, with a typical range of $86K–$150K, based on 208 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Penn State University?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Medical Director, University Health Services, at $229K–$354K 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 208 public Penn State University 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 27, 2026.
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