Startup Software Development Engineer Salary

Startups pay Software Development Engineers a median salary of $153,531 per year. Based on 1,804 Software Development Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $89,481 and $219,652, with an average of $154,109.

95th Percentile
$219,652
Average
$154,109
Range
$89,481 - $219,652
Sample Size
1,804
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Software Development Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Software Development Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $222,267

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