August 2026 data
Effect startup salary data
As of August 2026, the median Effect salary at startups is $155k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified Effect 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: Vitalize leads hiring for Effect roles with 1 active posts, followed by Temper.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Effect roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (100% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Effect jobs also require TypeScript, and 100% mention PostgreSQL.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Effect developers is $155,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $160,000.
Effect jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitalize | Full-time Engineer | $160,000 - $270,000 |
[F] CRUNCH
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| Temper | Founding Engineer | $150,000 - $250,000 |
[F] stable
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