Startup Performance Engineer Salary

Startups pay Performance Engineers a median salary of $120,000 per year. Based on 51 Performance Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $120,000 and $160,000, with an average of $125,771.

95th Percentile
$160,000
Average
$125,771
Range
$120,000 - $160,000
Sample Size
51
Last updated April 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Performance Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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