Associate salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Associate at tech startups in United States is $130k a year (middle half $108k to $159k), based on 16 job postings from 9 companies that publish a pay range. 19% of these postings are remote.
$130kmedian, United States
$108k–$159kmiddle half (P25–P75)
16postings from 9 companies
19%remote postings
Ranks #365 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 38% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $108k. Average posted range: $116k to $166k.
Associate pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $130k | $108k to $159k | 16 | 9 | 19% |
Yearly pay in local currency, from postings that publish a range (hourly x 2080, monthly x 12). Groups need at least 5 postings from 3 companies. Sales roles exclude on-target earnings, so these are base-pay figures.
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