Startup Design Engineer Salary

Startups pay Design Engineers a median salary of $152,626 per year. Based on 2,868 Design Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $86,799 and $232,130, with an average of $155,590.

95th Percentile
$232,130
Average
$155,590
Range
$86,799 - $232,130
Sample Size
2,868
Last updated August 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 $236,517 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $131,632 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $236,517
🇨🇦 Canada $131,632

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