August 2026 data
Software startup salary data
As of August 2026, the median Software salary at startups is $165k across 6 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 6 verified Software 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: 9 Mothers leads hiring for Software roles with 2 active posts, followed by Baton.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Software jobs also require Artificial Intelligence, and 33% mention Robotics.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Software developers is $165,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $200,000.
Software jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Baton | Group Product Manager, Platform | $220,000 - $270,000 |
@HR stable
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| Redbook Software | Staff Software Engineer | $200,000 - $250,000 |
[E] zen
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| BREAKFAST Studio | Senior Technical Program Manager | $180,000 - $210,000 |
[F] grind
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| 9 Mothers | Software Engineer / Robotics Engineer / EE Engineer / Perception Engineer | $150,000 - $400,000 |
[F] CRUNCH
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| 9 Mothers | Software Engineer / Robotics Engineer | $150,000 - $400,000 |
[F] CRUNCH
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| PermitFlow | Staff, Fullstack & Frontend Software Engineers | $125,000 - $275,000 |
[F] grind
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