Scientist salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Scientist at tech startups in United States is $156k a year (middle half $147k to $165k), based on 23 job postings from 12 companies that publish a pay range. 4% of these postings are remote.
$156kmedian, United States
$147k–$165kmiddle half (P25–P75)
23postings from 12 companies
4%remote postings
Ranks #282 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 26% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $155k. Average posted range: $136k to $172k.
Scientist pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $156k | $147k to $165k | 23 | 12 | 4% |
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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