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8 Active Listings Updated December 2025

Spark Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$120,000

/year
Based on 8 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$65,000-$140,000
Entry ($60,000)MedianTop ($175,000)

Top Companies Hiring

Location Distribution

Remote63%
Other38%

verified_listings

Associate Software Engineer Or Mobile App Developer
[E]grind
$175,000 - $215,000
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer - Query Compiler
[E]grind
$140,000 - $200,000
Senior Backend Engineer
[E]grind
$120,000 - $200,000
Senior Backend Engineer
[E]grind
$120,000 - $200,000
Senior Software Engineer
[F]grind
$100,000 - $200,000
Senior Data Engineer and Senior MLOps Engineer
[F]grind
$65,000 - $85,000
Senior Data Engineer and Senior MLOps Engineer
[F]grind
$65,000 - $80,000
Data engineer
[E]grind
$60,000 - $80,000
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Commonly Paired With

## Market Signal (December 2025)

Top Hirers: Narrative I/O leads hiring for Spark roles with 3 active posts, followed by Balun Energy.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics
Remote-Friendly: Spark is highly remote-friendly, with 63% of roles open to remote work. Remote Premium: Remote Spark roles currently fetch a 85% salary premium (median $120,000) compared to onsite positions.

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 63% of Spark jobs also require Python, and 63% mention AWS.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Spark developers is $120,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $140,000.