Startup Engineering Lead Salary

Startups pay Engineering Leads a median salary of $191,010 per year. Based on 511 Engineering Lead job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $95,808 and $290,083, with an average of $195,127.

95th Percentile
$290,083
Average
$195,127
Range
$95,808 - $290,083
Sample Size
511
Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Engineering Lead Compensation Trends

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

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Engineering Lead Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $296,015

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