3 Active Listings Updated February 2026

OCR Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$100,000

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$60,000-$100,000

Top Earners (Max)

$100,000

Entry ($60,000)MedianTop ($100,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Goblins3 jobs

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Goblins

Founding Engineer

[F]CRUNCH

$100,000 - $200,000

Artificial Intelligence Handwriting Recognition OCR Chromebook Cameras Knowledge Graphs

Goblins

Founding Engineer #2

[E]CRUNCH

$100,000 - $200,000

Artificial Intelligence Handwriting Recognition OCR Knowledge Graphs Chromebook Cameras

Goblins

Founding Engineer #2

[E]CRUNCH

$60,000 - $160,000

Artificial Intelligence Handwriting Recognition OCR Knowledge Graphs Chromebook Cameras

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Goblins	Founding Engineer	$100,000 - $200,000	[F]CRUNCH	Artificial Intelligence Handwriting Recognition OCR+3	Y
Goblins	Founding Engineer #2	$100,000 - $200,000	[E]CRUNCH	Artificial Intelligence Handwriting Recognition OCR+2	Y
Goblins	Founding Engineer #2	$60,000 - $160,000	[E]CRUNCH	Artificial Intelligence Handwriting Recognition OCR+2	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Artificial Intelligence 100%Handwriting Recognition 100%Chromebook Cameras 100%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Goblins leads hiring for OCR roles with 3 active posts.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of OCR jobs also require Artificial Intelligence, and 100% mention Handwriting Recognition.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for OCR developers is $100,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $100,000.