Growth hackers earned salaries that ranged from $27,500 to $115,500 in 2025, according to ZipRecruiter.com. They received a median annual salary of $69,262. Some growth hackers receive bonuses, access to profit-sharing programs, and other non-salary–related financial awards. The cities that paid the highest annual salaries for growth hackers in 2025 included Green River, Wyoming ($83,014) and many California cities, such as Mountain View ($80,068), San Mateo ($79,831), and San Francisco ($79,691).
A full-time, salaried growth hacker receives fringe benefits such as health insurance; paid sick, vacation, and personal time; and access to a retirement savings account (sometimes with company matching of employee contributions). Some employers provide reimbursement for travel to and from work and for the completion of continuing education classes.
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