Startup Research Engineer Salary

Startups pay Research Engineers a median salary of $220,780 per year. Based on 1,223 Research Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $127,492 and $443,164, with an average of $248,357.

95th Percentile
$443,164
Average
$248,357
Range
$127,492 - $443,164
Sample Size
1,223
Last updated November 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Research Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Research Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $428,136

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