May 2026 data
Evals startup salary data
As of May 2026, the median Evals salary at startups is $190k across 3 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 3 verified Evals 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: Falconer leads hiring for Evals roles with 1 active posts, followed by Cora AI.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Evals roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (33% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 67% of Evals jobs also require Artificial Intelligence, and 33% mention LLM.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Evals developers is $190,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $200,000.
Evals jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Falconer | Lead AI engineer | $200,000 - $300,000 |
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| Cora AI | Full Stack / Applied AI Engineer | $190,000 - $250,000 |
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| Form AI | Full-Stack AI Engineer (Contract) | $150,000 - $300,000 |
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