July 2026 data
Cursor startup salary data
As of July 2026, the median Cursor salary at startups is $95k across 3 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 3 verified Cursor listings 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: Cora AI leads hiring for Cursor roles with 1 active posts, followed by Direzze Family Office.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Cursor jobs also require Claude Code, and 33% mention AI Ides.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Cursor developers is $95,250, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $190,000.
Cursor jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cora AI | Founding Full Stack / Applied AI Engineer | $190,000 - $250,000 |
[F] stable
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| Direzze Family Office | AI-Native Technical Operations Lead | $90,000 - $150,000 |
[F] grind
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| Adclear | Senior Fullstack Engineer | £75,000 - £95,000 ≈ $95k |
[E] stable
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