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Head of Design salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Head of Design at tech startups in United States is $264k a year (middle half $250k to $304k), based on 5 job postings from 5 companies that publish a pay range. 20% of these postings are remote.
$264kmedian, United States
$250k–$304kmiddle half (P25–P75)
5postings from 5 companies
20%remote postings
Ranks #24 of 455 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 26% above the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $264k. Average posted range: $248k to $347k.
Head of Design pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $264k | $250k to $304k | 5 | 5 | 20% |
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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