Startup Staff Software Engineer Salary

Startups pay Staff Software Engineers a median salary of $205,429 per year. Based on 6,541 Staff Software Engineer job postings with disclosed salaries from the last 12 months, most offers fall between $139,214 and $274,930, with an average of $207,945.

95th Percentile
$274,930
Average
$207,945
Range
$139,214 - $274,930
Sample Size
6,541
Last updated November 2026 · Data from real startup job postings · How we calculate salaries ·

Monthly Staff Software Engineer Compensation Trends

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

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Staff Software Engineer Salaries by Country

When it comes to geographic compensation for Staff Software Engineer roles, startups in 🇺🇸 United States lead the pack with competitive salaries averaging around $298,043 per year. Meanwhile, 🇨🇦 Canada shows more modest compensation levels at approximately $220,267 annually.

Country Salary
🇺🇸 United States $298,043
🇨🇦 Canada $220,267

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