February 2025 data
Character.ai startup salary data
As of February 2025, the median Character.ai salary at startups is $150k across 1 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 1 verified Character.ai listing 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: SafetyKit leads hiring for Character.ai roles with 1 active posts.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Character.ai roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (100% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Character.ai jobs also require Upwork, and 100% mention Faire.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Character.ai developers is $150,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.