February 2026 data
Clojure startup salary data
As of February 2026, the median Clojure salary at startups is $150k across 8 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 8 verified Clojure 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: Artis Works leads hiring for Clojure roles with 2 active posts, followed by Instant.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Clojure is highly remote-friendly, with 63% of roles open to remote work. Onsite Premium: Onsite Clojure roles offer a 40% higher median salary ($150,000) than remote alternatives.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 38% of Clojure jobs also require TypeScript, and 25% mention Rust.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Clojure developers is $150,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $152,400.
Clojure jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Artis Works | Backend Engineer | GBP 150,000 - GBP 190,000 ≈ $191k |
[E] CRUNCH
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| InstantDB | Founding Engineers | USD 150,000 - USD 200,000 |
[F] CRUNCH
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| Instant | Founding Engineer | USD 150,000 - USD 210,000 |
[F] CRUNCH
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| Instant | Software Engineer | USD 150,000 - USD 210,000 |
[F] grind
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| Artis Works | Senior Engineer Frontend and Backend | GBP 120,000 - GBP 168,000 ≈ $152k |
[E] grind
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| Xledger | Mid/Senior Software Engineer | USD 90,000 - USD 150,000 |
[E] stable
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| Narraduct | Trust Officer | USD 80,000 + |
[E] grind
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| Staffer.ai | Remote Senior Clojure Developer | USD 70,000 - USD 110,000 |
[E] stable
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