December 2025 data
Vapi startup salary data
As of December 2025, the median Vapi salary at startups is $120k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified Vapi 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: Nango leads hiring for Vapi roles with 1 active posts, followed by Stealth Vertical AI Startup.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Vapi is highly remote-friendly, with 50% of roles open to remote work.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of Vapi jobs also require Open Source, and 50% mention Developer Infrastructure.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Vapi developers is $120,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $120,000.
Vapi jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Nango | Staff backend engineer | $120,000 - $200,000 |
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| Stealth Vertical AI Startup | Founding AI Engineer | $120,000 - $120,000 |
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