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2 Active Listings Updated February 2026

K8 Salary Data

Real compensation packages for K8 developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.

Median Salary

$137,000

/year
Based on 2 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$119,000-$155,000
Entry ($119,000)MedianTop ($155,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Staff Security Engineer
[E]grind
$155,000 - $265,000
Principal Appian Engineer
[E]grind
$119,000 - $164,000
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Commonly Paired With

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Poe leads hiring for K8 roles with 1 active posts, followed by Healthesystems.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics


### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of K8 jobs also require Python, and 50% mention React.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for K8 developers is $137,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $155,000.