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Technical Lead salary at tech startups (October 2026)
The median posted salary for a Technical Lead at tech startups in United States is $194k a year (middle half $148k to $223k), based on 12 job postings from 10 companies that publish a pay range. 33% of these postings are remote.
$194kmedian, United States
$148k–$223kmiddle half (P25–P75)
12postings from 10 companies
33%remote postings
Ranks #143 of 454 startup roles by US median pay in this sample. That is 8% below the Software Engineer median ($210k). Company-balanced median (each company counted once): $194k. Average posted range: $156k to $216k.
Technical Lead pay by country
| Country | Median | P25 to P75 | Postings | Companies | Remote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $194k | $148k to $223k | 12 | 10 | 33% |
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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