Posted salary ranges · updated 2026-09-28
Descript salaries 2026: posted ranges by role and level
11 open roles at Descript publish a base-salary range. The median posted range is $180k to $230k; the highest posted maximum is $292k. Ranges come from Descript's own postings on its careers site, refreshed every 6 hours. All Descript roles.
By function
| Function | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product & Design | 2 | $182k | $238k | $210k | $290k |
| Go-to-market | 5 | $145k | $170k | $152k | $230k |
By level
| Level | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff+ | 2 | $190k | $254k | $222k | $292k |
| Lead / Manager | 4 | $190k | $240k | $215k | $290k |
| Unspecified | 4 | $140k | $165k | $152k | $262k |
By role
The most posted roles first.
| Role | Roles | Median low | Median high | Median midpoint | 90th pct high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | 2 | $220k | $278k | $249k | $292k |
Highest posted ranges at Descript
One row per role.
| Role | Level | Range | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead Editor Product Manager | Lead / Manager | $225k to $290k | San Francisco, CA or Remote, US |
| Software Engineer, Infrastructure | Staff+ | $220k to $292k | San Francisco, CA or Remote, US |
| Applied Research Scientist, AI Research | Unspecified | $197k to $262k | San Francisco, CA or Remote, US |
Method: base-salary ranges parsed from the compensation field or description of each posting; placeholder ranges (top at least 3x the bottom) excluded; medians use the range midpoint; level inferred from the title. All AI companies · Descript jobs.
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