3 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Cockroachdb Salary Data

Real compensation packages for Cockroachdb developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.

Median Salary

$84,000

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$70,000-$140,000

Top Earners (Max)

$140,000

Entry ($70,000)MedianTop ($140,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Stream2 jobs
SpaceX/Starlink1 jobs

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

SpaceX/Starlink

Backend Software Engineer

[E]grind

$140,000 - $170,000

PostgreSQL Cockroachdb Http Grpc Tcp

Stream

Backend Engineer

[E]grind

$84,000 - $192,000

Golang Cockroachdb Rocksdb Webrtc Raft

Stream

Backend Engineer

[E]CRUNCH

$70,000 - $160,000

Golang Cockroachdb Rocksdb Webrtc Raft

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
SpaceX/Starlink	Backend Software Engineer	$140,000 - $170,000	[E]grind	PostgreSQL Cockroachdb Http+3	Y
Stream	Backend Engineer	$84,000 - $192,000	[E]grind	Golang Cockroachdb Rocksdb+3	Y
Stream	Backend Engineer	$70,000 - $160,000	[E]CRUNCH	Golang Cockroachdb Rocksdb+3	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Golang 67%Rocksdb 67%Webrtc 67%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Stream leads hiring for Cockroachdb roles with 2 active posts, followed by SpaceX/Starlink.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 67% of Cockroachdb jobs also require Golang, and 67% mention Rocksdb.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Cockroachdb developers is $84,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $140,000.