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Distributed Systems Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

Q: Which roles require Distributed Systems?

The top roles listing Distributed Systems are Engineering, Product, Data positions.

Jobs requiring Distributed Systems pay a median of $276K in 2026, based on 82 active postings. Salary range: $231K–$301K. Top roles: Engineering, Product, Data.

Distributed Systems Jobs — Salary Guide 2026

$276K median · $231K–$301K range · 82 postings analyzed

📊 Salary Range

Percentile	Salary
P25 (lower range)	$231K
P50 (median)	$276K
P75 (upper range)	$301K

🏷️ Top Roles Requiring Distributed Systems

Department / Role
Engineering
Product
Data
AI/ML

🏢 Top Companies Hiring for Distributed Systems

Blacksmith · Glean · Merciv · Lumaai · Confluent

Frequently Asked Questions

What salary do Distributed Systems jobs pay?

Jobs requiring Distributed Systems pay a median of $276K in 2026, based on 82 active postings analyzed by Recruiting from Scratch.

Which roles require Distributed Systems?

The most common roles listing Distributed Systems are Engineering, Product, Data, AI/ML positions.

Which companies hire the most Distributed Systems talent?

Blacksmith · Glean · Merciv · Lumaai · Confluent

Methodology

Salary data is drawn from 82 active job postings listing Distributed Systems as a required or preferred skill, tracked by Recruiting from Scratch. Figures represent the median of posted salary maximums (annual USD only).

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