July 2026 data
C++ startup salary data
As of July 2026, the median C++ salary at startups is $148k across 44 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 44 verified 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++ roles with 7 active posts, followed by Topaz Labs.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: C++ is highly remote-friendly, with 57% of roles open to remote work. Remote Premium: Remote C++ roles currently fetch a 23% salary premium (median $160,000) compared to onsite positions.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 45% of C++ jobs also require Rust, and 41% mention Python.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for C++ developers is $147,500, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $176,000.
C++ jobs (44 total)
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| OneTake AI | Full Stack Senior Engineer | EUR 80,000 - EUR 100,000 ≈ $86k |
[F] grind
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| ElectricSQL | PGlite Engineer | EUR 80,000 - EUR 100,000 ≈ $86k |
[E] zen
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| Chainsage | Senior C++ Engineer | USD 75,000 - USD 220,000 |
[F] CRUNCH
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| Elastics | Founding Engineer | USD 60,000 - USD 60,000 |
[F] grind
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