Startup Staff Engineer Salary

Startups pay Staff Engineers a median salary of $195,223 per year. Based on 1,109 Staff Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $132,665 and $273,057, with an average of $197,544.

95th Percentile
$273,057
Average
$197,544
Range
$132,665 - $273,057
Sample Size
1,109
Last updated July 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Staff Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Staff Engineer Salaries by Country

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $273,188

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