Startup Salaries in United States

Startups in United States 🇺🇸 pay a median salary of $140,349 per year. Based on 913,853 job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $90,647 and $216,518, with an average of $145,984.

95th Percentile

$216,518

Average

$145,984

Range

$90,647 - $216,518

Sample Size

913,853

Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Compensation Trends in United States

Track how startup compensation in United States has evolved over time. This chart shows the 95th percentile salary trends, giving you insight into competitive compensation packages in the United States startup ecosystem.

Salary Statistics by Role in United States

Looking at the data, Managing Director roles command the highest compensation packages, with salaries reaching up to $585,857 per year. On the other end of the spectrum, Senior Director positions typically offer around $333,192 annually.

Role	Salary
Managing Director	$585,857
Research Engineer	$439,739
Product Specialist	$420,000
Sales Director	$396,608
Sales Lead	$377,625
Regional Sales Director	$376,000
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)	$375,000
Head of Human Resources	$374,486
VP of Sales	$372,154
General Counsel	$371,060
Software Engineer, Infrastructure	$367,675
Strategic Account Executive	$366,721
Director of Engineering	$366,453
Client Executive	$355,347
Associate General Counsel	$342,238
Engineering Manager	$341,545
Principal Software Engineer	$338,861
Medical Director	$338,037
Enterprise Account Executive	$334,357
Senior Director	$333,192