Tech Lead salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Tech Lead at tech startups in United States is $230k a year (middle half $200k to $288k), based on 11 job postings from 11 companies that publish a pay range. 45% of these postings are remote.
$230kmedian, United States
$200k–$288kmiddle half (P25–P75)
11postings from 11 companies
45%remote postings
Ranks #57 of 455 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 10% above the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $230k. Average posted range: $207k to $296k.
Tech Lead pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $230k | $200k to $288k | 11 | 11 | 45% |
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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