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9 Active Listings Updated January 2026

Elasticsearch Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$140,000

/year
Based on 9 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$115,000-$140,000
Entry ($65,000)MedianTop ($190,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Senior/Staff Backend Engineer
[E]grind
$190,000 - $225,000
Senior Threat Backend Engineer
[E]CRUNCH
$149,000 - $208,000
Senior Data Engineer
[E]stable
$140,000 - $220,000
Staff Software Engineer (Frontend, Backend, Platform)
[E]grind
$140,000 - $180,000
Staff Software Engineer (Frontend, Backend)
[E]grind
$140,000 - $180,000
Senior Backend Engineer
[E]grind
$120,000 - $140,000
Senior DevOps Engineer
[E]grind
$115,000 - $180,000
Senior Full-Stack Developer
[E]grind
$78,000 - $132,000
Senior Full-Stack Developer
[E]grind
$65,000 - $110,000
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Commonly Paired With

## Market Signal (January 2026)

Top Hirers: Seeq leads hiring for Elasticsearch roles with 2 active posts, followed by Promptwatch.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics


### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 78% of Elasticsearch jobs also require TypeScript, and 67% mention PostgreSQL.

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