September 2025 data
Heroku startup salary data
As of September 2025, the median Heroku salary at startups is $99k across 3 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 3 verified Heroku 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: Blotato leads hiring for Heroku roles with 2 active posts, followed by Acuity Insights.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Heroku is highly remote-friendly, with 100% of roles open to remote work.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Heroku jobs also require TypeScript, and 67% mention Next.js.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Heroku developers is $98,550, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $129,600.
Heroku jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acuity Insights | Senior Software Developer | CA$135,000 - CA$175,000 ≈ $99k |
[E] stable
|
||
| Blotato | Principal Software Engineer | €120,000 - €120,000 ≈ $130k |
[E] grind
|
||
| Blotato | Senior Fullstack Engineer | $80,000 - $120,000 |
[E] grind
|