Side-by-side distribution
Elixir
$129,871
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 23.5%
- Live roles
- 17
Python
$151,475
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 17.6%
- Live roles
- 1,108
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Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
SmartLogic
|
$145,000 | 1 |
Travelers
|
$131,250 | 1 |
Sona
|
$128,491 | 1 |
| TA True Anomaly | $75,000 | 1 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
Mindrift
|
$83,200 | 32 |
Captivation Software
|
$200,000 | 30 |
|
G2i Inc.
|
$312,000 | 7 |
|
Travelers
|
$144,750 | 7 |
Bank of America
|
$141,400 | 7 |
| PA PayPal | $208,715 | 6 |
Leidos
|
$151,475 | 5 |
Northbeam
|
$185,000 | 4 |
Python salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | $199,600 | 9 |
| Boston | $169,750 | 4 |
| Atlanta | $162,100 | 4 |
| New York | $153,200 | 16 |
| Los Angeles | $147,500 | 6 |
| Chicago | $147,500 | 14 |
| San Francisco | $139,500 | 5 |
| Seattle | $139,500 | 3 |
| Denver | $115,000 | 5 |
| Toronto | $110,635 | 6 |
Elixir vs Python: which pays more?
The median for Elixir is $129,871 per year (typically $115,118–$134,688), versus $151,475 for Python ($118,484–$200,000). That puts Python about 17% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Elixir and Python are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.