Startup Design Engineer Salary

Startups pay Design Engineers a median salary of $151,701 per year. Based on 2,222 Design Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $87,111 and $235,767, with an average of $154,968.

95th Percentile
$235,767
Average
$154,968
Range
$87,111 - $235,767
Sample Size
2,222
Last updated July 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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🇺🇸 United States $234,987

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