Highest-paying Jobs
Explore the highest-paying roles in the startup ecosystem for August 2025. All salary data is based on real job postings and converted to USD equivalents.
Top Paying Roles
In August 2025, Underwriter roles lead with the highest compensation at $1,673,348 per year. Other high-paying roles include Client Partner ($450,600) and Research Engineer ($429,062).
| Rank | Role | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Underwriter | $1,673,348 |
| #2 | Client Partner | $450,600 |
| #3 | Research Engineer | $429,062 |
| #4 | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | $404,999 |
| #5 | Medical Director | $400,000 |
| #6 | Managing Director | $400,000 |
| #7 | Regional Sales Director | $395,000 |
| #8 | Director of Sales | $378,469 |
| #9 | Principal Software Engineer | $376,500 |
| #10 | Sales Director | $376,000 |
Top Paying Countries
In August 2025, startups in 🇮🇪 Ireland offer the highest compensation at $226,312 per year. Other top-paying countries include 🇺🇸 United States ($214,600) and 🇲🇽 Mexico ($197,746).
| Rank | Country | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | $226,312 |
| #2 | 🇺🇸 United States | $214,600 |
| #3 | 🇲🇽 Mexico | $197,746 |
| #4 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $194,773 |
| #5 | 🇦🇺 Australia | $190,061 |
| #6 | 🇨🇴 Colombia | $186,181 |
| #7 | 🇵🇱 Poland | $170,200 |
| #8 | 🇷🇸 Serbia | $170,000 |
| #9 | 🇯🇵 Japan | $170,000 |
| #10 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | $169,858 |