Startup Performance Engineer Salary

Startups pay Performance Engineers a median salary of $143,700 per year. Based on 142 Performance Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $85,498 and $335,737, with an average of $165,602.

95th Percentile
$335,737
Average
$165,602
Range
$85,498 - $335,737
Sample Size
142
Last updated October 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Performance Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Performance Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $324,103

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