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Pinterest. pays a median of $223K ($175K–$271K) across 137 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $223K · Based on 137 public Pinterest. job postings · Updated July 28, 2026
This Pinterest 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.
69% of Pinterest.'s disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $238K median vs $221K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (30) · SQL (21) · Java (17) · Scala (9) · Go (8) · AWS (7) · Tableau (5) · Kubernetes (5) · Data Pipelines (4) · Product Roadmap (4).
Pinterest. is Public stage · 1,001–5,000 employees · founded 2010 · 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 15+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 32 that do, Bachelor's and PhD 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; 89% of these postings reference equity. 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.
Pinterest. has 137 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 137 public job postings with disclosed pay. 49 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (114 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 4 contract roles in the mix.
Compare Pinterest.'s pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Pinterest. | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tencent | $162K | ↓ -27% | Public |
| Palo Alto Networks | $213K | ↓ -4% | Public |
| $229K | ↑ +3% | Public | |
| Vanta | $216K | ↓ -3% | Series D |
| Engine Yard | $209K | ↓ -6% | Series C |
| Tatari | $185K | ↓ -17% | Venture-backed |
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What does Pinterest. pay?
The median pay is $223K, with a typical range of $175K–$271K, based on 137 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Pinterest.?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Distinguished Engineer, at $280K–$577K base.
Which team pays the most at Pinterest.?
The core engineering team, at a $279K 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 137 public Pinterest. 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 28, 2026.
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