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SK Hynix pays a median of $156K ($129K–$216K) across 36 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $156K · Based on 36 public SK Hynix job postings · Updated October 23, 2026
This SK Hynix 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.
0% of SK Hynix's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Python (5) · IFRS (2) · ATS (1) · Sourcing (1) · Talent Acquisition (1) · PyTorch (1) · Hugging Face (1) · Java (1) · Financial Reporting (1).
Commonly listed: medical (34) · 401k (34) · pto (34) · parental (34) · hsa-fsa (19) · childcare (19).
SK Hynix is Public stage · 10,001+ employees · founded 1983 · HQ Icheon, Kyonggi-do. 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 14 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; 100% of these postings reference equity. Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: 3% of roles list a bonus; common structures: hourly. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
SK Hynix has 36 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 36 public job postings with disclosed pay. 4 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (17 in the last 90). Mostly full-time, with 5 contract roles in the mix.
Compare SK Hynix's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs SK Hynix | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Electronics | $125K | ↓ -20% | Public |
| Entegris | $114K | ↓ -27% | Public |
| GlobalFoundries | $137K | ↓ -12% | Public |
| Micron Technology | $196K | ↑ +25% | Public |
| Altera | $183K | ↑ +17% | Acquired |
| Axcelis Technologies | $151K | ↓ -3% | Public |
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What does SK Hynix pay?
The median pay is $156K, with a typical range of $129K–$216K, based on 36 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at SK Hynix?
One of the highest-paying open roles is 3D Stacked DRAM Design Engineer, at $150K–$320K base.
Which team pays the most at SK Hynix?
The engineering team, at a $235K 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 36 public SK Hynix 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 23, 2026.
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