Startup Software Engineer Salary

Startups pay Software Engineers a median salary of $138,441 per year. Based on 46,063 Software Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $81,470 and $231,540, with an average of $145,446.

95th Percentile

$231,540

Average

$145,446

Range

$81,470 - $231,540

Sample Size

46,063

Last updated August 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Software Engineer Compensation Trends

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

Software Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Software Engineer roles, startups in 🇬🇧 United Kingdom lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $289,976 per year. Meanwhile, 🇮🇳 India shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $69,967 annually.

Country	Salary
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	$289,976
🇺🇸 United States	$273,250
🇨🇦 Canada	$193,318
🇩🇪 Germany	$134,064
🇵🇱 Poland	$130,425
🇪🇸 Spain	$126,917
🇮🇳 India	$69,967