May 2026 data
Plaid startup salary data
As of May 2026, the median Plaid salary at startups is $135k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified Plaid 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: Hammock leads hiring for Plaid roles with 1 active posts, followed by Tandem.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Plaid is highly remote-friendly, with 50% of roles open to remote work.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Plaid jobs also require TypeScript, and 100% mention PostgreSQL.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Plaid developers is $135,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.
Plaid jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammock | Backend Engineer, Full Stack Engineer | USD 150,000 - USD 225,000 |
[F] stable
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| Tandem | Founding Software Engineer | USD 120,000 - USD 180,000 |
[F] grind
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