3 Active Listings Updated February 2026

Windows Desktop App Salary Data

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

Median Salary

$160,000

/year

Based on 3 verified postings

Market Range (P25 - P75)

$87,500-$176,000

Top Earners (Max)

$176,000

Entry ($87,500)MedianTop ($176,000)

Top Companies Hiring

DuckDuckGo3 jobs

Location Distribution

Other100%

verified_listings

DuckDuckGo

Multiple Roles

@HRgrind

$176,000 - $242,000

C++Apple Backend Windows Desktop App

DuckDuckGo

Multiple Roles

@HRstable

$160,000 - $242,000

C++Backend Engineering Windows Desktop App

DuckDuckGo

Multiple Roles

@HRstable

$87,500 - $243,800

Windows Desktop App Android React TypeScript

COMPANY	ROLE		VIBE	STACK
DuckDuckGo	Multiple Roles	$176,000 - $242,000	@HRgrind	C++Apple Backend+1	Y
DuckDuckGo	Multiple Roles	$160,000 - $242,000	@HRstable	C++Backend Engineering Windows Desktop App	Y
DuckDuckGo	Multiple Roles	$87,500 - $243,800	@HRstable	Windows Desktop App Android React+1	Y

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Commonly Paired With

C++ 67%Apple 33%Backend 33%

## Market Signal (February 2026)

Top Hirers: DuckDuckGo leads hiring for Windows Desktop App roles with 3 active posts.

### 🌍 Location & Remote Dynamics

### 💡 Tech Stack Context
Common Stack: 67% of Windows Desktop App jobs also require C++, and 33% mention Apple.

### 💰 Compensation Analysis
The median base salary for Windows Desktop App developers is $160,000, with top-tier roles (P75) reaching $176,000.