Startup Scientist Salary

Startups pay Scientists a median salary of $150,277 per year. Based on 9,856 Scientist job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $81,705 and $250,837, with an average of $155,915.

95th Percentile
$250,837
Average
$155,915
Range
$81,705 - $250,837
Sample Size
9,856
Last updated September 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 $275,112 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $183,439 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $275,112
🇬🇧 United Kingdom $207,553
🇨🇦 Canada $183,439

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