July 2026 data
Soc 2 startup salary data
As of July 2026, the median Soc 2 salary at startups is $122k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified Soc 2 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: Early Warning leads hiring for Soc 2 roles with 1 active posts, followed by CivTiq.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Soc 2 roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (50% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Soc 2 jobs also require AWS, and 50% mention Ec2.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Soc 2 developers is $122,450, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.
Soc 2 jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Warning | Staff Engineer, Cloud Engineering | USD 150,000 - USD 190,000 |
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| CivTiq | Lead SWE | CAD 130,000 - CAD 210,000 ≈ $95k |
[F] grind
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