January 2026 data
C/c++ startup salary data
As of January 2026, the median C/c++ salary at startups is $200k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified C/c++ listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (August 2026)
Top Hirers: Category Labs leads hiring for C/c++ roles with 1 active posts, followed by Materialize.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: C/c++ is highly remote-friendly, with 100% of roles open to remote work.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of C/c++ jobs also require Rust, and 50% mention Solidity.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for C/c++ developers is $200,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $200,000.
C/c++ jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Category Labs | Multiple roles | USD 200,000 + |
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| Materialize | Staff Software Engineer (Sources/Sinks) | USD 200,000 - USD 225,000 |
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