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9 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Generative AI Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$160,000

/year
Based on 9 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$100,000-$160,000
Entry ($60,000)MedianTop ($180,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Ardent AI
Product Engineer
[E]stable
$180,000 - $200,000
Generative AIExecutable Code
Y
Seeq
Staff/Principal Software Engineer (Full stack)
[E]grind
$170,000 - $200,000
ReactTypeScriptAndroidGenerative AI
Y
Sheer Health
Software Engineer
[E]CRUNCH
$160,000 - $210,000
GolangGoogle Cloud PlatformAngularNextReact
Y
Ardent AI
Founding Engineer
[F]grind
$160,000 - $200,000
Generative AIExecutable Code
Y
Cleric
Multiple Roles
[F]CRUNCH
$160,000 - $200,000
Artificial IntelligenceGenerative AI
Y
Gladly
Staff Software Engineer, AI & Automation
[E]grind
$156,000 - $215,000
GolangTypeScriptReactPostgreSQLGenerative AI
Y
Goblins
Founding Engineer #3
[F]CRUNCH
$100,000 - $200,000
WhiteboardAvatarsIrtSatAct
Y
Deep Kernel Labs
Senior DevOps Engineer
[F]grind
$90,000 - $130,000
AnalyticsArtificial IntelligenceGenerative AICloud Based Tools
Y
Gladly
Staff Software Engineer, AI & Automation
[E]grind
$60,000 - $215,000
GolangTypeScriptReactPostgreSQLGenerative AI
Y
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Commonly Paired With

React 44%TypeScript 33%Golang 33%
## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Ardent AI leads hiring for Generative AI roles with 2 active posts, followed by Gladly.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics


### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 44% of Generative AI jobs also require React, and 33% mention TypeScript.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Generative AI developers is $160,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $160,000.