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Runway pays a median of $253K ($166K–$276K) across 44 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $253K · Based on 44 public Runway job postings · Updated October 28, 2026
This Runway 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.
93% of Runway's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (6) · TypeScript (5) · SQL (3) · Kubernetes (3) · Rust (2) · PyTorch (2) · JavaScript (2) · AWS (2) · Prototyping (2) · UI Design (2).
Runway is Series E stage · 101–250 employees · founded 2018 · HQ New York, New York. 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 10+ 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; 75% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 100% include commission. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Runway has 44 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 44 public job postings with disclosed pay. 12 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (21 in the last 90).
Compare Runway's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Runway | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenAI | $308K | ↑ +22% | Late Stage |
| Anthropic | $333K | ↑ +32% | Series H |
| Fluidstack | $223K | ↓ -12% | Late Stage |
| Decagon | $221K | ↓ -12% | Series D |
| xAI | $240K | ↓ -5% | Series E |
| C3 AI | $167K | ↓ -34% | Public |
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What does Runway pay?
The median pay is $253K, with a typical range of $166K–$276K, based on 44 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Runway?
One of the highest-paying open roles is VP/Director, Enterprise Revenue, at $400K–$475K base.
Which team pays the most at Runway?
The research team, at a $320K 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 44 public Runway 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 28, 2026.
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