August 2026 data
PostgreSQL startup salary data
As of August 2026, the median PostgreSQL salary at startups is $140k across 286 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 286 verified PostgreSQL listings from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (September 2026)
Top Hirers: FusionAuth leads hiring for PostgreSQL roles with 13 active posts, followed by Olli Health.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: PostgreSQL is highly remote-friendly, with 47% of roles open to remote work. Parity: Remote and onsite compensation for PostgreSQL is effectively equal, with less than 5% variance in median pay.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 58% of PostgreSQL jobs also require TypeScript, and 49% mention React.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for PostgreSQL developers is $140,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $165,000.
PostgreSQL jobs (286 total)
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Clutch | Frontend Engineer (Mobile) and Head of Product Design | $50,000 - $96,000 |
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| Proof-of-skill | Frontend Developer | $50,000 - $60,000 |
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| TrakPro | Senior Rails Engineer | €48,000 - €60,000 ≈ $52k |
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| RDE Advisors | Senior Full-Stack Engineer | $48,000 - $72,000 |
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| Rinse | QA Engineer | $40,000 - $100,000 |
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| Clipster | Multiple Roles | $36,000 - $96,000 |
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