February 2025 data
Substack startup salary data
As of February 2025, the median advertised pay for Substack startup roles is $150k across 1 Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on advertised pay in 1 Substack listing from Hacker News “Who is Hiring”. Sample size is shown so you know how much weight to give the number.
Market Signal (February 2025)
Top Hirers: SafetyKit leads hiring for Substack roles with 1 active posts.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: Substack roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (100% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 100% of Substack jobs also require Upwork, and 100% mention Faire.
💰 Compensation Analysis
Median advertised base pay for Substack roles is $150,000, with top-tier advertised ranges (P75) reaching $150,000.