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Research Scientist salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Research Scientist at tech startups in United States is $274k a year (middle half $238k to $314k), based on 36 job postings from 19 companies that publish a pay range. 8% of these postings are remote.
$274kmedian, United States
$238k–$314kmiddle half (P25–P75)
36postings from 19 companies
8%remote postings
Ranks #15 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 31% above the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $262k. Average posted range: $214k to $359k.
Research Scientist pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $274k | $238k to $314k | 36 | 19 | 8% |
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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