K2 Space physicist salary
K2 Space posts $100k–$220k a year for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers, a median of $165k across 5 open jobs that state their pay, $200 above the $165k other employers post. Read from K2 Space's own job board.
- 25th percentile$155,000/hr
- Median (50th)$165,000/hr
- 75th percentile$165,000/hr
- Distinct posted rates5
- Jobs stating an hourly rate5
- Employer1
The median is the middle of the 5 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $155,000–$165,000 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
- Lowest rate posted$100,000/hr
- Highest rate posted$220,000/hr
- Jobs stating an hourly rate5
The lowest start and the highest end of any range those jobs post. Each distinct range is listed, with its jobs, under "Every range".
- Median posted pay, a year$165,000
- Hours in a full-time year2,080
- The same per hour, full time$79.33/hr
Every figure here is a year's pay: a job that posts pay counts at 2,080 hours (40 a week for 52 weeks). Rounded to the nearest $100.
- 25th percentile$135,850/hr
- Median (50th)$164,800/hr
- 75th percentile$192,687.50/hr
- Distinct posted rates38
- Jobs stating an hourly rate38
- Employers14
The median is the middle of the 38 distinct rates they post, and the middle half, $135,850–$192,687.50 an hour, runs from their 25th percentile to their 75th: half of the rates fall between them. Each range counts at its midpoint, and a job posted many times at one rate counts once, so no employer's posting volume sets the figure.
The jobs themselves: K2 Space jobs · Physicist pay nationwide · About K2 Space
What physicists, astronomers and optical engineers are paid at K2 Space
Each bar counts the open jobs posting pay in its step of pay (a range at its midpoint).
Median $165k a year. Middle half $155k to $165k. Point at a bar for its count. Tap a bar for its count.
Posted on open jobs at K2 Space
Middle half of the employer's 5 distinct posted rates, median $165k. 100% of the 5 open physicist jobs at K2 Space state pay.
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Every range K2 Space posts
Each distinct hourly range on its open jobs, with how many jobs post it. Pay differs by unit, shift and experience.
- $130k–$200k/yr2 jobs
- $150k–$220k/yr1 job
- $110k–$200k/yr1 job
- $100k–$150k/yr1 job
K2 Space physicist pay by state
| State | Median posted | Posted range | Jobs stating pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $155k | $100k–$220k | 3 |
| Washington | $165k | $130k–$200k | 2 |
A state's name opens what every employer posts for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers there, when enough do.
Against other employers
K2 Space's own jobs beside every other employer's rates for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers (each of their advertised ranges once).
Best-paid open physicist jobs at K2 Space
Its open jobs posting the highest pay figures tonight.
$150,000–$220,000/yr- $130,000–$200,000/yr
K2 Space physicist salary: common questions
How much does K2 Space pay physicists, astronomers and optical engineers?
K2 Space's open physicist jobs post $100k–$220k a year, a median of $165k over 5 jobs that state pay (each job counted once). Postings state a base rate, usually before shift differentials and bonuses.
Does K2 Space pay physicists, astronomers and optical engineers more than other employers?
Its posted median ($165k) is $200 above the median of 14 other employers' rates for physicists, astronomers and optical engineers ($165k, middle half $136k–$193k). Pay differs by state, so compare within a state where the state table allows.
Where does K2 Space pay physicists, astronomers and optical engineers the most?
By the median of its jobs in each state: Washington ($165k, 2 jobs) and California ($155k, 3 jobs).
Physicist pay at other employers
Sources and method
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SpaceJobs.Now. (2026). K2 Space physicist salary. Data as of 7 Nov 2026. https://spacejobs.now/salaries/physicists/k2-space