April 2026 data
Bun startup salary data
As of April 2026, the median Bun salary at startups is $150k across 3 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 3 verified Bun listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (September 2026)
Top Hirers: Temper leads hiring for Bun roles with 1 active posts, followed by Equall.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Bun roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (33% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 67% of Bun jobs also require TypeScript, and 67% mention PostgreSQL.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Bun developers is $150,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.
Bun jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Temper | Founding Engineer | $150,000 - $250,000 |
[F] stable
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| Equall | Product Engineer (Full Stack) | $150,000 - $250,000 |
[E] CRUNCH
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| Clever Benefits | Senior Full Stack Software Engineer | $140,000 - $180,000 |
[E] CRUNCH
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