July 2025 data
Qualified startup salary data
As of July 2025, the median Qualified salary at startups is $180k across 1 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 1 verified Qualified listing 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: Pocketflows leads hiring for Qualified roles with 1 active posts.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Qualified roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (100% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Qualified jobs also require Artificial Intelligence, and 100% mention Marketing Platform.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Qualified developers is $180,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $180,000.
Qualified jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pocketflows | Founding engineers | $180,000 - $225,000 |
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