Startup Salaries in United States

Startups in United States 🇺🇸 pay a median salary of $141,869 per year. Based on 807,645 job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $92,381 and $218,255, with an average of $147,604.

95th Percentile

$218,255

Average

$147,604

Range

$92,381 - $218,255

Sample Size

807,645

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

Monthly Compensation Trends in United States

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

Salary Statistics by Role in United States

Looking at the data, Managing Director roles command the highest compensation packages, with salaries reaching up to $648,455 per year. On the other end of the spectrum, Developer Relations positions typically offer around $327,625 annually.

Role	Salary
Managing Director	$648,455
Research Engineer	$445,948
Product Specialist	$420,000
Sales Director	$389,600
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)	$385,833
Regional Sales Director	$378,714
General Counsel	$374,181
Head of Human Resources	$371,731
Director of Engineering	$366,453
Strategic Account Executive	$364,911
Sales Lead	$361,925
Associate General Counsel	$350,069
Engineering Manager	$343,953
Medical Director	$343,670
Principal Software Engineer	$341,997
Enterprise Account Executive	$333,578
Head of Product	$332,034
Executive Director	$331,394
Senior Director	$330,863
Developer Relations	$327,625