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Rivian pays a median of $142K ($111K–$188K) across 419 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $142K · Based on 419 public Rivian job postings · Updated October 16, 2026
This Rivian salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect base salary and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
14% of Rivian's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $119K median vs $110K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (118) · SQL (24) · Lean Manufacturing (23) · CI/CD (23) · Supply Chain (20) · Databricks (20) · AWS (19) · Procurement (18) · R (15) · Project Management (14).
Commonly listed: dental (408) · 401k (368) · pto (368) · bonus (326) · vision (41) · relocation (2) · mental-health (1).
Rivian is Public stage · 10,001+ employees · founded 2009 · HQ Irvine, California. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 6 years of experience (up to 15+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 139 that do, Bachelor's and PhD 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; 98% of these postings reference equity (options, espp). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 80% of roles list a bonus; common structures: salaried, hourly. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Rivian has 419 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 419 public job postings with disclosed pay. 254 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (281 in the last 90).
Compare Rivian's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Rivian | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpaceX | $143K | ↑ +1% | Series D |
| Boeing | $132K | ↓ -7% | Public |
| Samsung Electronics | $125K | ↓ -11% | Public |
| Xometry | $148K | ↑ +4% | Public |
| Form Energy | $166K | ↑ +18% | Series G |
| Neros Technologies | $166K | ↑ +17% | Series C |
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What does Rivian pay?
The median pay is $142K, with a typical range of $111K–$188K, based on 419 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Rivian?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Staff AI Engineer, Enterprise Applied AI, at $265K–$331K base.
Which team pays the most at Rivian?
The autonomous driving team, at a $232K 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 419 public Rivian 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 16, 2026.
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