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Website
joinhandshake.com
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Company size
501-1,000 employees people
Company type
Privately held
Last round size
US$ 200.0M (Series F)
Notable investor
Valiant Peregrine Fund

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Hiring regions
🌍 North America 🌍 Worldwide
Hiring positions
Customer Support Data Engineering HR & People Operations Product

Salary summary at Handshake

Handshake's salary ranges from $84,000 in total compensation per year for a Student Researcher - Fall 2026 at the low-end to $370,000 for a AI Research Engineer, Handshake AI at the high-end.

Average salaries at Handshake

Minimum

$175,000

Average low-end

Average

$192,000

Typical salary

Maximum

$209,000

Average high-end

Handshake Salary FAQ

How much do Handshake employees get paid?

The median yearly total compensation reported at Handshake is $177,500 .

What's the highest salary at Handshake?

The highest paying role reported at Handshake is AI Research Engineer, Handshake AI with a yearly total compensation of $370,000 . This includes only base salary without any potential stock compensation and bonuses.

What's the lowest salary at Handshake?

The lowest paying role reported at Handshake is Student Researcher - Fall 2026 with a yearly total compensation of $84,000 . This includes only base salary without any potential stock compensation and bonuses.