Startup Lead Engineer Salary

Startups pay Lead Engineers a median salary of $160,771 per year. Based on 494 Lead Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $91,490 and $239,455, with an average of $160,062.

95th Percentile
$239,455
Average
$160,062
Range
$91,490 - $239,455
Sample Size
494
Last updated November 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Lead Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Lead Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $252,140

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