Highest-paying Jobs
Explore the highest-paying roles in the startup ecosystem for March 2026. All salary data is based on real job postings and converted to USD equivalents.
Top Paying Roles
In March 2026, Research Engineer roles lead with the highest compensation at $440,625 per year. Other high-paying roles include General Counsel ($409,250) and Associate General Counsel ($378,950).
| Rank | Role | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Research Engineer | $440,625 |
| #2 | General Counsel | $409,250 |
| #3 | Associate General Counsel | $378,950 |
| #4 | Account Director | $376,874 |
| #5 | Medical Director | $369,614 |
| #6 | Sales Director | $366,728 |
| #7 | Senior Sales Engineer | $360,650 |
| #8 | Sales Engineer | $360,650 |
| #9 | Technical Lead | $355,500 |
| #10 | Engineering Manager | $352,375 |
Top Paying Countries
In March 2026, startups in 🇸🇬 Singapore offer the highest compensation at $227,963 per year. Other top-paying countries include 🇺🇸 United States ($226,789) and 🇮🇪 Ireland ($221,472).
| Rank | Country | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 🇸🇬 Singapore | $227,963 |
| #2 | 🇺🇸 United States | $226,789 |
| #3 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | $221,472 |
| #4 | 🇧🇷 Brazil | $175,000 |
| #5 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $161,749 |
| #6 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $159,385 |
| #7 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $159,344 |
| #8 | 🇪🇸 Spain | $151,358 |
| #9 | 🇩🇪 Germany | $145,656 |
| #10 | 🇦🇺 Australia | $143,391 |
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