The salary trajectory of a GPU Compiler/Runtime Engineer ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $150,734 per year (estimate) and goes up to $370,507 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a GPU Compiler/Runtime Engineer at Cray is $125,130 per year or $60 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $221,750 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $93,848 (25th percentile) and $169,876 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 1 salaries submitted by Cray GPU Compiler/Runtime Engineer professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
GPU Compiler/Runtime Engineer professionals typically earn between $45 and $82 per hour.
GPU Compiler/Runtime Engineer professionals typically earn between $7,821 and $14,156 monthly.