Lead salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Lead at tech startups in United States is $162k a year (middle half $149k to $219k), based on 7 job postings from 4 companies that publish a pay range. 14% of these postings are remote.
$162kmedian, United States
$149k–$219kmiddle half (P25–P75)
7postings from 4 companies
14%remote postings
Ranks #258 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 23% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $187k. Average posted range: $170k to $213k.
Lead pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $162k | $149k to $219k | 7 | 4 | 14% |
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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