October 2026 data
CI/CD startup salary data
As of October 2026, the median advertised pay for CI/CD startup roles is $140k across 35 Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on advertised pay in 35 CI/CD listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (October 2026)
Top Hirers: Elucid leads hiring for CI/CD roles with 2 active posts, followed by Early Warning.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: CI/CD is highly remote-friendly, with 43% of roles open to remote work. Parity: Remote and onsite compensation for CI/CD is effectively equal, with less than 5% variance in median pay.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 60% of CI/CD jobs also require AWS, and 49% mention Python.
💰 Compensation Analysis
Median advertised base pay for CI/CD roles is $140,000, with top-tier advertised ranges (P75) reaching $160,000.