Startup Research Engineer Salary

Startups pay Research Engineers a median salary of $218,518 per year. Based on 1,326 Research Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $127,430 and $438,884, with an average of $244,975.

95th Percentile
$438,884
Average
$244,975
Range
$127,430 - $438,884
Sample Size
1,326
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

When it comes to geographic compensation for Research Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $440,734 per year. Meanwhile, 🇸🇬 Singapore shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $200,000 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $440,734
🇸🇬 Singapore $200,000

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