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Total compensation for a OpenAI SRE / DevOps ranges from about $285K at the entry level to $2.4M+ at the most senior bands, with a typical mid-level package around $670K. Below is the full breakdown by level - base salary, annual equity, and bonus - from public-source data.
Public-source estimates (Beta). Last updated 2026-05. Figures are annualized USD.
| Level | Years | Base (p50) | Equity/yr (p50) | Bonus (p50) | Total (p25-p90) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L3Infrastructure Engineer (Junior) | 1-3 YOE | $245K | $78K | - | $285K - $485K |
| L4Infrastructure Engineer | 3-7 YOE | $285K | $180K | - | $395K - $760K |
| L5Senior Infrastructure Engineer | 6-11 YOE | $330K | $315K | - | $535K - $1.1M |
| L6Staff Infrastructure Engineer | 10-15 YOE | $380K | $530K | - | $745K - $1.6M |
| L7Senior Staff Infrastructure Engineer | 13+ YOE | $450K | $850K | - | $1.0M - $2.4M |
Junior infra. Production-first focus.
Mid-level. Common entry from FAANG SRE orgs.
Senior IC. Inference-systems premium.
Staff IC. Training-cluster reliability scope.
Senior staff. Limited external hires.
OpenAI infra / production engineering is concentrated around inference reliability and training-cluster operations. Bands track SWE within ~5%; PPU equity applies.
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