2 Active Listings Updated January 2026
Hardware Salary Data
Real compensation packages for Hardware developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.
Median Salary
$72,500
/yearBased on 2 verified postings
Market Range (P25 - P75)
$40,000-$105,000
Entry ($40,000)MedianTop ($105,000)
Top Companies Hiring
- Fabric8Labs1 jobs
- ApplianSys1 jobs
Location Distribution
Other100%
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Commonly Paired With
## Market Signal (January 2026)
Top Hirers: Fabric8Labs leads hiring for Hardware roles with 1 active posts, followed by ApplianSys.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Hardware jobs also require 3d, and 50% mention CI/CD.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Hardware developers is $72,500, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $105,000.
Top Hirers: Fabric8Labs leads hiring for Hardware roles with 1 active posts, followed by ApplianSys.
### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Hardware jobs also require 3d, and 50% mention CI/CD.
### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Hardware developers is $72,500, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $105,000.