July 2026 data
Playwright startup salary data
As of July 2026, the median Playwright salary at startups is $140k across 13 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 13 verified Playwright 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: Checkly leads hiring for Playwright roles with 3 active posts, followed by Sheer Health.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Playwright is highly remote-friendly, with 54% of roles open to remote work. Remote Premium: Remote Playwright roles currently fetch a 35% salary premium (median $175,000) compared to onsite positions.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 46% of Playwright jobs also require TypeScript, and 31% mention PostgreSQL.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Playwright developers is $140,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $175,000.