June 2026 data
World Models startup salary data
As of June 2026, the median World Models salary at startups is $131k across 2 verified Hacker News “Who is Hiring” listings.
Based on 2 verified World Models 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: Frisson Labs leads hiring for World Models roles with 1 active posts, followed by Unnamed AI research lab.
🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
SF Centric: World Models roles are concentrated in the SF Bay Area (50% of listings), often paying a location premium.
💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 50% of World Models jobs also require Machine Learning, and 50% mention Artificial Intelligence.
💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for World Models developers is $131,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $150,000.
World Models jobs
| COMPANY | ROLE | SALARY | VIBE | STACK | |
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| Frisson Labs | Founding ML Engineer - General | $150,000 - $200,000 |
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| Unnamed AI research lab | ML research engineer | CHF 100,000 - CHF 200,000 ≈ $112k |
[F] CRUNCH
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