Startup Salaries in United States

Startups in United States 🇺🇸 pay a median salary of $138,523 per year. Based on 1,018,509 job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $88,671 and $214,455, with an average of $143,870.

95th Percentile

$214,455

Average

$143,870

Range

$88,671 - $214,455

Sample Size

1,018,509

Last updated October 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, Engineering Manager positions typically offer around $341,913 annually.

Role	Salary
Managing Director	$585,857
Research Engineer	$441,989
Sales Director	$398,572
Regional Sales Director	$387,041
VP of Sales	$381,473
Sales Lead	$377,625
Head of Human Resources	$376,260
Enterprise Sales Executive	$375,000
General Counsel	$370,563
Head of Sales	$368,025
Software Engineer, Infrastructure	$367,675
Strategic Account Executive	$365,780
Client Executive	$364,931
Medical Director	$358,259
Director of Engineering	$355,893
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)	$354,312
Associate General Counsel	$351,475
Business Development Lead	$350,000
Principal Software Engineer	$346,046
Engineering Manager	$341,913