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Hive pays a median of $125K ($100K–$160K) across 65 public job postings (2025–2026).
Median: $125K · Based on 65 public Hive job postings · Updated June 19, 2026
This Hive salary benchmark is built from public job postings — no private placement data. Figures reflect the posted-range midpoint (equity is separate) and are refreshed as new postings are collected.
0% of Hive's disclosed-pay roles are remote-friendly.
Most-required skills across these postings: Node.js (7) · Python (5) · AWS (4) · Ruby (3) · PostgreSQL (3) · Kubernetes (3) · Docker (3) · CI/CD (3) · Regulatory Compliance (2) · GDPR (2).
Commonly listed: dental (11) · pto (11) · gym (11).
Hive is Series D stage · 251–500 employees · founded 2013 · HQ San Francisco, California. This context shapes pay: later-stage, well-funded companies tend to anchor base salary higher.
Roles typically ask for around 3 years of experience (up to 8+ for the most senior). Most postings don't state a degree requirement; of the 45 that do, Bachelor's and Master's are most common.
The figures on this page are the midpoint of each posting's advertised salary range (which, for commission roles, includes on-target earnings). Equity is a separate — and often large — component of total compensation, especially at high-growth and AI-native companies; 37% of these postings reference equity (options). Equity is not included in the medians above.
Beyond the posted-range midpoint, postings indicate: common structures: salaried. Bonus, commission, and equity vary by role and are not included in the base medians above.
Hive has 65 open roles right now, and this benchmark draws on 65 public job postings with disclosed pay.
Compare Hive's pay with companies in the same space:
| Company | Median pay | vs Hive | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labelbox | $188K | ↑ +50% | Series D |
| Fluidstack | $208K | ↑ +66% | Late Stage |
| Decagon | $265K | ↑ +112% | Series D |
| Metropolis Technologies | $160K | ↑ +28% | Series D |
| Runway Ml | $245K | ↑ +96% | Venture-backed |
| Actively | $183K | ↑ +46% | Series B |
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What does Hive pay?
The median pay is $125K, with a typical range of $100K–$160K, based on 65 public job postings (2025–2026). Base only — equity is separate.
What is the highest-paying job at Hive?
One of the highest-paying open roles is Staff Software Engineer - Backend, at $200K–$300K base.
Which team pays the most at Hive?
The hive team, at a $125K median.
Where does this data come from?
Public job postings on company career pages and public job boards — no private placement or client data.
Posted-range midpoints (USD) aggregated from 65 public Hive job postings (2025–2026). Range = 25th–75th percentile; median = 50th percentile. Roles, departments, skills, and experience are parsed from the postings. Base salary only — equity excluded. Last refreshed June 19, 2026.
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