3 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Windows Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$96,000

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$60,000-$110,000

Top Earners (Max)

$110,000

Entry ($60,000)MedianTop ($110,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

Arctos Technology Solutions

Senior Software Engineer

[E]grind

$110,000 - $145,000

.NET Oop Windows Linux

MouseMux

Community + Outreach + Content

stable

$96,000 - $192,000

Windows

RevEng.AI

Systems Software Engineer and Compiler Engineer

[E]stable

$60,000 - $120,000

Linux Windows Gcc Clang Msvc

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
Arctos Technology Solutions	Senior Software Engineer	$110,000 - $145,000	[E]grind	.NET Oop Windows+1	Y
MouseMux	Community + Outreach + Content	$96,000 - $192,000	stable	Windows	Y
RevEng.AI	Systems Software Engineer and Compiler Engineer	$60,000 - $120,000	[E]stable	Linux Windows Gcc+6	Y

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Commonly Paired With

Linux 67%.NET 33%Oop 33%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: Arctos Technology Solutions leads hiring for Windows roles with 1 active posts, followed by MouseMux.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 67% of Windows jobs also require Linux, and 33% mention .NET.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Windows developers is $96,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $110,000.