# Substack salaries

> What Substack posts on its job listings and offers in US visa filings, by role, with the number of listings behind each figure.

Data as of 2026-11-04 · https://alderhq.app/companies/substack/salaries

- Median, other: $212,500
- Open roles with pay: 12 of 19
- Median H-1B wage (USD): $104,832

## Posted pay on Substack job listings

**Median of posted ranges, annual**

| Role | Level | Where | Listings | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | All levels | New York | 4 | $195,000 | $212,500 | $230,000 |
| other | Unspecified | United States | 4 | $147,500 | $163,750 | $201,875 |
| Full-Stack Developer | All levels | SF Bay Area | 3 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| Full-Stack Developer | Unspecified | SF Bay Area | 3 | $200,000 | $200,000 | $200,000 |

## Offered wages in US visa filings

**US DOL certified cases, annualised USD (offered wage)**

| Role | Program | Fiscal year | Cases | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | H-1B (LCA) | FY25 | 3 | $104,832 | $104,832 | $104,832 |
| QA Engineer | H-1B (LCA) | FY25 | 3 | $102,086 | $102,086 | $102,752 |

Source: US DOL OFLC LCA disclosure data, LCA FY2026_Q3 + LCA FY2025_Q4 + PERM FY2026_Q3 + PERM FY2025_Q4. Offered wages are the lower bound stated on certified filings.

## Method

- Posted pay is the midpoint of ranges on Substack's live listings, annualised. It is not what people are paid.
- Figures appear only where at least 3 listings or cases back them.
## More on Substack

- [Overview and open roles](https://alderhq.app/companies/substack)
- [Hiring trend](https://alderhq.app/companies/substack/hiring)

## Questions

### How much does Substack pay a other?

Substack job listings for other roles in New York state a median of $212,500 a year (4 listings, middle half $195,000 to $230,000).

### Does Substack post salary ranges?

12 of 19 open roles state a pay range. Counted on 2026-11-08.

### What does Substack pay on H-1B visas?

Certified H-1B filings in FY25 offer a median of $104,832 for other (3 cases).

## Cite

Alder. "Substack salaries: posted pay by role". Data as of 2026-11-04. https://alderhq.app/companies/substack/salaries