Ask HN: What's the base salary for full stack engineers with 9 YOE at startups?

1 amit_mirgal 1 5/2/2025, 7:51:22 PM

hey all

i’m trying to get a better picture of the current market

if you’re a full stack engineer with around 9 years of experience working at a startup in the US or Canada

what’s your base salary (uncomfortable say something less than or give some hint)

not counting equity or bonus

just hoping to gather some insights from the community

appreciate anything you’re comfortable sharing

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bluefirebrand · 10h ago

I'm not working for a startup at the moment, but I think you're asking a question that is basically impossible to answer

First off, tech salaries vary wildly between cities. Between the US and Canada you will also find much different salaries

Startups in particular are difficult to analyze because they might have very different resources and funding

Often startups that don't have a lot of funding will offer equity in exchange for a lower base salary. Well funded startups may offer higher salaries, but probably offer less equity

My advice is to pursue jobs you want to have and see what they offer you. If you are still excited to work for them after you hear the number, go for it.

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Ask HN: What's the base salary for full stack engineers with 9 YOE at startups?

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