February 2026 data
K8 startup salary data
As of February 2026, the median K8 salary at startups is $116k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified K8 listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (August 2026)
Top Hirers: Poe leads hiring for K8 roles with 1 active posts, followed by Healthesystems.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: K8 is highly remote-friendly, with 100% of roles open to remote work.
💡 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 $116,075, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $119,000.
K8 jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poe | Staff Security Engineer | CAD 155,000 - CAD 265,000 ≈ $113k |
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| Healthesystems | Principal Appian Engineer | USD 119,000 - USD 164,000 |
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