Join SpaceX as a Sr. Compensation Analyst to drive strategic decisions around compensation and support HR and business leadership.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 4–5 years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Sr. Compensation Analyst at SpaceX plays a crucial role in advising HR and leadership on compensation-related decisions, including hiring and promotions. This position requires strong analytical skills, particularly in data modeling and Excel, to develop and implement compensation programs and communicate them effectively across the organization. Ideal candidates will have over four years of experience in compensation or HR, with a background in business or finance. The role also involves mentoring junior team members, contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze August 5, 2026. Last confirmed on SpaceX's careers page October 11, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
- Starts above 19% of 1231 comparable senior other roles in United States we track (median $143,000 across 188 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Sr. Compensation Analyst role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in Hawthorne, CA.
- What's the salary range?
- SpaceX lists $120,000–$170,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- 4–5 years of relevant experience for this Sr. Compensation Analyst role.
- Where is the role based?
- SpaceX is hiring for this position in Hawthorne, CA.
- What seniority level is this role?
- SpaceX targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Sr. Compensation Analyst role at SpaceX.
From the original posting
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
SR. COMPENSATION ANALYST
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as consultant to the Human Resources (HR) team and business leadership to support their decision making for hiring, promotions, specific organizational initiatives, and annual compensation programs
- Conduct research, quantitative analysis, data modeling, data mining, and the presentation of data to see beyond the numbers and understand trends to drive strategic decisions around people
- Develop compensation programs such as job levels, salary structures, and recognition programs
- Aggregate data to participate in compensation surveys
- Develop and implement communication and training for compensation programs for recruiters, human resources professionals and managers to promote understanding and transparency
- Mentor and train junior members of the team
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of professional experience in the area of compensation and/or human resources
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Degree in business, mathematics, economics, or finance
- 5+ years of experience working with complex compensation packages
- Experience working with equity compensation packages
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong data analysis skills
- Strong consultative skills and highly effective in communicating clearly and persuasively with excellent influencing skills
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems using best practices, knowledge of internal and external business issues to provide a new perspective on existing solutions or create new solutions
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple high-priorities in a fast-paced environment
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This is not a remote position and will require relocation if not already local to the Hawthorne, CA area
- Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Compensation Analyst/Senior: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00/per year
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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