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Vaxcyte pays a median of $180K ($172K–$196K) across 36 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $180K · Based on 36 public Vaxcyte job postings · Updated June 24, 2026
This Vaxcyte 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.
36% of Vaxcyte's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly. Remote roles run a $189K median vs $180K onsite.
Most-required skills across these postings: Team Leadership (4) · CI/CD (2) · GAAP (2) · Python (2) · Strategic Planning (1) · Regulatory Compliance (1) · HPLC (1) · Assay Development (1) · FP&A (1) · SOX (1).
Vaxcyte is Public stage · 251–500 employees · founded 2013 · HQ San Carlos, California. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 8 years of experience (up to 16+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 14 that do, PhD and Bachelor's 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; 78% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Vaxcyte has 36 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 36 public job postings with disclosed pay. 14 of these roles were first seen in the last 30 days (36 in the last 90).
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What does Vaxcyte pay?
The median pay is $180K, with a typical range of $172K–$196K, based on 36 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Vaxcyte?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Vice President, U.S. Market Access & Pricing, at $333K–$388K base.
Which team pays the most at Vaxcyte?
The analytical team, at a $184K 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 Vaxcyte 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 June 24, 2026.
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