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4 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Scala Salary Data

Real compensation packages for Scala developers at high-growth startups. Based on direct data from Hacker News "Who is Hiring" threads.

Median Salary

$130,000

/year
Based on 4 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$120,000-$175,000
Entry ($120,000)MedianTop ($175,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Associate Software Engineer Or Mobile App Developer
[F]grind
$175,000 - $215,000
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer - Query Compiler
[E]grind
$140,000 - $200,000
Senior Backend & Frontend Engineer
[E]grind
$120,000 - $200,000
Senior Backend & Frontend Engineer
[E]grind
$120,000 - $200,000
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Commonly Paired With

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Narrative leads hiring for Scala roles with 2 active posts, followed by Talroo.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics


### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Scala jobs also require Spark, and 75% mention Apache Iceberg.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Scala developers is $130,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $175,000.