Startup Scientist Salary

Startups pay Scientists a median salary of $151,539 per year. Based on 9,334 Scientist job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $82,839 and $251,991, with an average of $156,975.

95th Percentile
$251,991
Average
$156,975
Range
$82,839 - $251,991
Sample Size
9,334
Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Scientist Compensation Trends

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

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Scientist Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Scientist roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $274,102 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $183,439 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $274,102
🇬🇧 United Kingdom $207,553
🇨🇦 Canada $183,439

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