April 2026 data
Rds startup salary data
As of April 2026, the median Rds salary at startups is $140k across 12 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 12 verified Rds 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: Kixie leads hiring for Rds roles with 3 active posts, followed by Smile ID.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Rds is highly remote-friendly, with 58% of roles open to remote work. Parity: Remote and onsite compensation for Rds is effectively equal, with less than 5% variance in median pay.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 92% of Rds jobs also require AWS, and 58% mention React.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Rds developers is $140,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $160,000.