What is the highest and lowest hourly pay for Startup Software Engineer?

As of May 01, 2026, the average hourly pay of Startup Software Engineer in the United States is $37. While Salary.com is seeing that the highest pay for Startup Software Engineer in the US can go up to $43 and the lowest down to $31, but most earn between $34 and $40. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Startup Software Engineer in the United States.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Startup Software Engineer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $31 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $34 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $37 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $40 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Startup Software Engineer Salary $43 US May 01, 2026
25% $34 10% $31 90% $43 75% $40 $37 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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  1. This Job:

    Startup Software Engineer

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. Up a level:

    Software Engineer II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Startup Software Engineer in the United States. The average hourly rate for Startup Software Engineer ranges from $34 to $40 with the average hourly pay of $37. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $37 to $45 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $41.

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