Startup Salaries in United Kingdom

Startups in United Kingdom 🇬🇧 pay a median salary of $79,613 per year. Based on 36,771 job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $47,234 and $158,225, with an average of $89,012.

95th Percentile

$158,225

Average

$89,012

Range

$47,234 - $158,225

Sample Size

36,771

Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Compensation Trends in United Kingdom

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

Salary Statistics by Role in United Kingdom

Looking at the data, Director roles command the highest compensation packages, with salaries reaching up to $338,874 per year. On the other end of the spectrum, Software Engineer I positions typically offer around $165,429 annually.

Role	Salary
Director	$338,874
Account Executive	$289,219
Software Engineer	$285,022
Architect	$265,771
Head of Human Resources	$238,210
Counsel	$212,353
Product Engineer	$205,253
Product Designer	$202,263
Scientist	$202,027
Backend Engineer	$199,546
Consultant	$193,983
Senior Manager	$190,900
Senior Software Engineer	$187,499
Finance/Accounting	$186,004
Product Manager	$180,472
Account Manager	$179,447
Manager	$174,264
Data Engineer	$174,058
Developer	$168,589
Software Engineer I	$165,429