Pay at Kodiak AI · as of 26 Oct 2026
How much does Kodiak AI pay?
A typical Kodiak AI job pays $35–$40/hr, and the median is $35/hr, counting the 5 open jobs on its board that name an hourly rate on 26 Oct 2026. Posted rates range from $34/hr to $39/hr.
Based on 5 different posted rates, at this employer. Advertised USD hourly sample only, not a representative wage survey. Missing rates may bias the result in either direction.
Kodiak AI pay by job type
Each row sets the pay of Kodiak AI's open jobs of one type next to what all employers pay for that type, so you can see whether its rate sits above or below the going rate. Typical pay means the 25th percentile of what roles pay (the middle of each advertised range) to the 90th-percentile advertised ceiling. Click any figure to see the jobs behind it.
| Kind of work | Open roles | Typical pay | Every platform | Highest rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AV & Drone | 5 | $35–$40/hr | No band | $39/hr |
How Kodiak AI pay compares with other employers
As of 25 Oct 2026, all 5 of its open roles put an hourly rate in the listing. Across their 5 distinct rates, the median is $35/hr and typical pay $35 to $40/hr, compared with $25/hr for the rates other employers post.
AV & Drone Operators is the only kind of work with enough posted rates at both Kodiak AI and other employers to set side by side: $35/hr against $30/hr (+25.4%).
Does Kodiak AI put a rate on its listings, and does it pay more or less than other employers for the same kind of work?
| Roles | Stating an hourly rate | Its median per hour | Other employers' median | Its median against theirs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All its open roles | 100.0% | $25 | +42.3% | |
| AV & Drone Operators | 100.0% | $30 | +25.4% |
Kodiak AI pay over recent weeks
Taking the jobs open at the close of each week, Kodiak AI's median posted rate was $40/hr in the week of 14 to 20 Sep (5 rates posted) and $35/hr in the week of 19 to 25 Oct (5 rates posted). Today's open jobs (26 Oct 2026) have the median quoted above, $35/hr. Such a shift can mean jobs at other rates were added or taken down, not only that a rate itself changed.
Has the hourly rate Kodiak AI posts gone up or down from one week to the next?
| Week | Median per hour | Typical pay |
|---|---|---|
| 14 to 20 Sep | $35 to $50 | |
| 21 to 27 Sep | $35 to $50 | |
| 28 Sep to 4 Oct | $35 to $40 | |
| 5 to 11 Oct | $35 to $40 | |
| 12 to 18 Oct | $35 to $40 | |
| 19 to 25 Oct | $35 to $40 |
Best-paid Kodiak AI jobs open today
All Kodiak AI jobs, sorted by payClass A Safety Driver (opens the job details)
AV & Drone · Kermit, TX, United States· 2mo agoDetails
$39/hrClass A CDL Driver (opens the job details)
AV & Drone · Kermit, TX, United States· 5mo agoDetails
$39/hrClass A Safety Driver (opens the job details)
AV & Drone · Lancaster, TX, United States· 3w agoDetails
$37/hrSafety Driver, Commercial (opens the job details)
AV & Drone · Lancaster, TX, United States· 2mo agoDetails
$37/hrClass A CDL Driver (opens the job details)
AV & Drone · Lancaster, TX, United States· 3mo agoDetails
$34/hr
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Getting paid by Kodiak AI
Drivers are Kodiak employees with a 401(k) and health plans. Current posts: $37 an hour for Lancaster, TX safety drivers (5 days on, 2 off), $39 in Odessa (4 on, 4 off), $34 for remote Assisted Autonomy drivers, $60 on over-the-road runs. All need a Class A CDL and 3 years of experience; pay frequency is not stated.
Sources (4)
- Greenhouse: Kodiak, Class A Safety Driver, Lancaster, TX ($37/hr, 5 on 2 off), read Oct 11, 2026
- Greenhouse: Kodiak, Class A Safety Driver, Kermit or Odessa, TX ($39/hr, 4 on 4 off), read Oct 11, 2026
- Greenhouse: Kodiak, Class A CDL Driver (Assisted Autonomy), Lancaster, TX ($34/hr), read Oct 11, 2026
- Greenhouse: Kodiak, Safety Driver, Commercial, Lancaster, TX ($37/hr, $60/hr OTR), read Oct 11, 2026
Questions about Kodiak AI pay
What is the hourly pay at Kodiak AI?
A typical Kodiak AI job pays $35–$40/hr, and the median is $35/hr, counting the 5 open jobs on its board that name an hourly rate on 26 Oct 2026. Posted rates range from $34/hr to $39/hr.
What is the best-paid Kodiak AI job right now?
On 26 Oct 2026 it was Class A Safety Driver, posting $39/hr (the listing says "$39/hr"). See every Kodiak AI job sorted by pay.
How do you get paid by Kodiak AI?
Drivers are Kodiak employees with a 401(k) and health plans. Current posts: $37 an hour for Lancaster, TX safety drivers (5 days on, 2 off), $39 in Odessa (4 on, 4 off), $34 for remote Assisted Autonomy drivers, $60 on over-the-road runs. All need a Class A CDL and 3 years of experience; pay frequency is not stated.
Does Kodiak AI pay better than other employers?
AV & Drone Operators is the only kind of work with enough posted rates at both Kodiak AI and other employers to set side by side: $35/hr against $30/hr (+25.4%).
Is Kodiak AI pay rising or falling?
Taking the jobs open at the close of each week, Kodiak AI's median posted rate was $40/hr in the week of 14 to 20 Sep (5 rates posted) and $35/hr in the week of 19 to 25 Oct (5 rates posted). Today's open jobs (26 Oct 2026) have the median quoted above, $35/hr. Such a shift can mean jobs at other rates were added or taken down, not only that a rate itself changed.