Startup Director Salary

Startups pay Directors a median salary of $167,748 per year. Based on 68,675 Director job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $82,966 and $295,644, with an average of $176,568.

95th Percentile
$295,644
Average
$176,568
Range
$82,966 - $295,644
Sample Size
68,675
Last updated September 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Director Compensation Trends

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

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Director Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Director roles, startups in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $361,971 per year. Meanwhile, 🇪🇸 Spain shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $160,846 annually.

Country Salary
🇬🇧 United Kingdom $361,971
🇺🇸 United States $306,163
🇨🇦 Canada $236,899
🇩🇪 Germany $224,600
🇪🇸 Spain $160,846

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