Startup Operations Engineer Salary

Startups pay Operations Engineers a median salary of $141,368 per year. Based on 3,758 Operations Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $69,165 and $215,649, with an average of $142,893.

95th Percentile
$215,649
Average
$142,893
Range
$69,165 - $215,649
Sample Size
3,758
Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Operations Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Operations Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Operations Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $221,331 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $128,828 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $221,331
🇨🇦 Canada $128,828

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