Startup Design Engineer Salary

Startups pay Design Engineers a median salary of $149,807 per year. Based on 4,427 Design Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $84,122 and $225,840, with an average of $152,613.

95th Percentile
$225,840
Average
$152,613
Range
$84,122 - $225,840
Sample Size
4,427
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Design Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Design Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Design Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $234,054 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $127,517 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $234,054
🇨🇦 Canada $127,517

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