Remote Elixir Developer Salaries: March-April 2026
The median salary for a remote senior Elixir developer in the US sits at roughly $156,000 per year. That figure is based on job listings posted on HexHire between March 1 and April 28, 2026. It is about $7,000 lower than the winter number (~$163,000), though the shift likely reflects sample composition rather than a real market decline. Below, we break down the data by seniority, region, and company.
What the Data Covers
Between March 1 and April 28, 2026, HexHire listed 189 remote Elixir jobs. Of those, 38 had usable salary information, putting usable salary coverage at about 20%. That is almost unchanged from the cleaned winter dataset, and it means roughly 4 out of 5 listings still lacked usable compensation data.
US Salary Ranges by Seniority
All figures below are annual USD for remote roles targeting US-based candidates.
| Seniority | Full Range | Typical Band | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid-Level | $100,000 - $140,000 | $100,000 - $135,000 | 3 |
| Senior | $100,000 - $260,000 | $135,000 - $175,000 | 10 |
| Staff / Lead | $100,000 - $250,000 | $180,000 - $240,000 | 4 |
| Manager / Director | $145,000 - $216,000 | $182,000 - $215,000 | 3 |
Mid-Level
Three mid-level listings in this period. Piper Companies posted a Backend Elixir Developer at $100,000 to $135,000, and their Software Engineer (Elixir) listing from last period was still active at $100,000 to $125,000. Level All listed a Software Engineer (Elixir) in New York at $120,000 to $140,000.
Senior
Ten senior-level listings, with the widest range in the dataset. PAR Technology posted a Senior Software Engineer, Elixir at $170,000 to $190,000. Chromatic listed a Backend Engineer, Elixir at $167,000 to $218,000. Jump (Advisor AI) had the widest band in the group: $150,000 to $260,000 for a Senior Software Engineer focused on APIs and integrations.
River Financial offered $150,000 to $220,000 for a Senior Software Engineer (React, Full-stack). Rise8 posted a cleared Senior Software Engineer at $138,826 to $173,533. Intellispark listed $135,000 to $165,000 for a Senior SE (Elixir Focus) in the Americas.
SmartRent came in at $130,000 to $175,000 for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer. ALLUVIUM HEALTH posted an Elixir Software Engineer at $107,000 to $142,000. Red Ventures offered $100,000 to $160,000 for a Senior Software Engineer, Elixir.
The median midpoint across all 10 senior listings: approximately $156,000. The typical band clusters between $135,000 and $175,000, which is slightly lower and wider than winter's $150,000 to $175,000 concentration.
Staff and Lead
Four staff and lead-level listings. River Financial tops the range again with a Staff Software Engineer (ML/AI, Full-stack) at $200,000 to $250,000. Brillian posted a Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Full Stack at $200,000 to $240,000. Luna Physical Therapy listed a Staff Software Engineer at $180,000 to $225,000. RightBack came in lower, with a Lead DevOps and Elixir Engineer at $100,000 to $150,000 in Austin.
Manager and Director
Three listings at the management level. X-Team posted an Engineering Manager (AI) at $195,000 to $215,000. The RealReal listed an Engineering Manager at $194,499 to $216,109. iSeatz came in at $145,000 to $182,000 for an Engineering Manager role.
Companies Worth Noting
A handful of companies stood out for their pay levels or hiring volume.
Senior SE, Elixir at $170k-$190k. Tight band and above-median pay. A fintech/restaurant-tech company that has been growing its Elixir team.
Still the most active Elixir employer. Two roles this period: senior at $150k-$220k and staff at $200k-$250k.
Backend Engineer, Elixir at $167k-$218k. One of the best-known Elixir consultancies, posting with transparent salary data.
Senior SE (APIs) at $150k-$260k. The $260k ceiling is the highest single-listing figure this period.
European Salaries
European Elixir salaries continue to run lower than US figures in absolute terms. Here is what we found in this period, with approximate USD conversions at spring 2026 exchange rates.
| Country | Company | Local Salary | Approx. USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK (Lead) | Client Server | £95,000 - £115,000 | ~$120,000 - $145,000 |
| UK (Senior) |
 Sona
|
£85,000 - £105,000 | ~$107,000 - $132,000 |
| UK (Data) | AG Talent | £80,000 - £90,000 | ~$101,000 - $113,000 |
| France | Riot | €45,000 - €100,000 | ~$50,000 - $110,000 |
| Germany | fino | €50,000 - €65,000 | ~$55,000 - $72,000 |
| Spain (Mid) | SeamlessPay | €60,000 - €75,000 | ~$66,000 - $83,000 |
| Spain (Senior) | E-Frontiers | €40,000 - €50,000 | ~$44,000 - $55,000 |
| Spain (Junior) |
 Bizneo HR
|
€25,000 - €35,000 | ~$28,000 - $39,000 |
| Italy (Senior) | coders51 | €38,000 - €45,000 | ~$42,000 - $50,000 |
| Italy (Mid) | coders51 | €35,000 - €38,000 | ~$39,000 - $42,000 |
| Worldwide (EUR) | FinCrew | €5,000 - €10,000/mo | ~$66,000 - $132,000/yr |
The UK leads the European pack this time. Client Server in Cambridge posted a Lead Software Engineer (SaaS, Python/Rust/Elixir) at £95,000 to £115,000. Sona listed a Senior Software Engineer (Elixir) at £85,000 to £105,000 for UK/Europe.
France makes its first appearance in our salary reports with Riot offering a wide €45,000 to €100,000 band for a Backend Software Engineer (hybrid remote in Paris). Germany had a single listing from fino at €50,000 to €65,000 for an entry-level Elixir/Phoenix developer.
Italy and Spain remain at the lower end. coders51 in Italy posted both a senior (€38,000 to €45,000) and mid-level (€35,000 to €38,000) backend role. Spain ranged from Bizneo HR's junior listing at €25,000 to €35,000 up to SeamlessPay's Full Stack Engineer at €60,000 to €75,000.
Global Remote Rates
A few companies posted roles with location-adjusted worldwide salary bands.
Remote (the company, remote.com) listed a Backend Software Engineer at $80,000 to $120,000 for US-based candidates. Their other worldwide listings came in at $53,300 to $119,850. Referral Jobs posted an Engineering Team Leader at $75,450 to $169,700 for worldwide candidates.
Novus Recruitment Solutions listed a Senior Software Engineer for remote Australia at AUD 150,000+ (roughly $97,000+ USD). AllianceIT posted a Java/Elixir/React developer role for Mexico at $38 to $40 per hour, which annualizes to about $79,000 to $83,000.
Contract and Hourly Rates
Fewer hourly listings this period compared to winter. AllianceIT's $38 to $40 per hour for a developer in Mexico was the only clean hourly rate. At 2,080 hours per year, that comes to about $79,000 to $83,000.
FinCrew posted a monthly contract rate of €5,000 to €10,000 for a Middle+/Senior Backend Engineer (Elixir), worldwide. Annualized, that translates to €60,000 to €120,000 (roughly $66,000 to $132,000 USD).
What Changed Since Winter 2026
| Metric | Winter 2026 | March-April 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Remote listings | 216 | 189 |
| Clean data points used | 44 (20%) | 38 (20%) |
| US Senior Median | ~$163,000 | ~$156,000 |
| Highest ceiling | $323,000 (GoodRx) | $260,000 (Jump) |
Total listings dipped from 216 to 189, while usable salary coverage stayed near 20%. The US senior median fell about $7,000, from ~$163,000 to ~$156,000. This looks more like sample noise than a real pay cut: the two periods have different companies posting. GoodRx (which had the $323,000 ceiling last time) did not post new Elixir roles in this window.
River Financial remains the most consistent high-paying Elixir employer across both periods, still posting Staff roles at $200,000 to $250,000. New entrants include PAR Technology ($170k-$190k), Chromatic ($167k-$218k), and Brillian ($200k-$240k). Companies like Whatnot, Glia, and Supabase appeared in the listings but did not disclose salary data.
What Stands Out
- Usable salary data remains scarce. Only 20% of remote Elixir listings in March-April included usable pay data. If you are hiring, publishing a salary range still gives you a real edge.
- The senior band widened. Winter's typical range was $150,000 to $175,000. This period it stretched to $135,000 to $175,000, pulled down by a few listings in the $100,000 to $135,000 range.
- Staff-level pay holds steady. Three of four staff/lead listings came in above $180,000. River Financial and Brillian both posted at $200,000+.
- UK salaries climbed. Client Server's £95,000 to £115,000 and Sona's £85,000 to £105,000 both sit above what we saw from UK employers in winter.
- Junior listings remain almost nonexistent. Zero new junior-level US listings in this period. The only junior posting was Bizneo HR in Spain (€25,000 to €35,000), carried over from the prior window.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median salary for a remote senior Elixir developer in 2026?
Based on 10 senior-level US remote listings from March through April 2026, the median salary is approximately $156,000 per year. The full range spans $100,000 to $260,000, with most listings between $135,000 and $175,000.
Which companies pay the most for Elixir developers?
In this period, Jump (Advisor AI) had the highest ceiling at $260,000. River Financial posted staff roles at $200,000 to $250,000. Brillian offered $200,000 to $240,000, and PAR Technology posted a senior role at $170,000 to $190,000.
How do Elixir salaries in Europe compare to the US in 2026?
European Elixir salaries are lower in absolute terms. UK senior roles range from £80,000 to £115,000 (~$101,000 to $145,000 USD). Germany and France range from €45,000 to €100,000. Southern Europe (Spain, Italy) ranges from €25,000 to €75,000. Cost of living differences narrow the gap somewhat.
Are Elixir developer salaries going up or down?
The US senior median dropped about $7,000 from ~$163,000 (winter 2026) to ~$156,000 (March-April 2026). This likely reflects different companies posting rather than a market-wide decline. Staff-level pay held steady at $180,000 to $250,000 across both periods.
How We Collected This Data
This analysis covers job listings posted on HexHire.io between March 1 and April 28, 2026. All positions on HexHire are remote. From the initial listings with salary data, we removed non-Elixir roles, corrected data entry errors, and deduplicated reposted listings, leaving 38 clean data points. Currency conversions use approximate spring 2026 exchange rates (GBP 1 = USD 1.26, EUR 1 = USD 1.10). Hourly and monthly rates are annualized at 2,080 working hours or 12 months respectively. This is a snapshot of publicly listed positions and does not represent the full Elixir salary landscape.
Previous Report: Winter 2026
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