Technology · Level IC4 · Salary
Staff Platform Engineer salary
Typical total compensation (US national)
$358,000–$433,000
Base
$225,000
Bonus
$38,000
Equity (annual)
$130,000
Indicative, sourced — not a guarantee. KORE1 Platform Engineer Salary Guide 2026: senior/staff $260-385k total at large/public + AI labs
Pay by metro — nominal vs cost-adjusted
“Real” adjusts for cost of living, so a high headline number in an expensive metro can be worth less in practice. Ranked by real pay.
| Metro | Nominal | Real (cost-adjusted) |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $412,650 | $404,559 |
| Remote (US national) | $393,000 | $393,000 |
| Atlanta | $385,140 | $393,000 |
| Seattle | $463,740 | $386,450 |
| Chicago | $393,000 | $363,889 |
| Denver | $393,000 | $357,273 |
| Boston | $424,440 | $314,400 |
| New York City | $463,740 | $299,187 |
| Los Angeles | $424,440 | $292,717 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | $491,250 | $272,917 |