Startup Salaries in United States

Startups in United States 🇺🇸 pay a median salary of $137,307 per year. Based on 1,159,084 job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $86,982 and $213,494, with an average of $142,570.

95th Percentile

$213,494

Average

$142,570

Range

$86,982 - $213,494

Sample Size

1,159,084

Last updated November 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 $545,156 per year. On the other end of the spectrum, Engineering Manager positions typically offer around $340,250 annually.

Role	Salary
Managing Director	$545,156
Research Engineer	$428,136
Sales Lead	$397,617
Sales Director	$394,502
Head of Sales	$390,000
VP of Sales	$385,228
Regional Sales Director	$383,535
Head of Human Resources	$375,881
Enterprise Sales Executive	$375,000
General Counsel	$370,793
Medical Director	$369,622
Client Executive	$369,363
Strategic Account Executive	$364,074
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)	$363,550
Director of Engineering	$361,585
Software Engineer, Infrastructure	$355,825
Principal Software Engineer	$351,371
Business Development Lead	$350,000
Associate General Counsel	$348,435
Engineering Manager	$340,250