President Salary Overview
Presidents at SaaS companies typically serve as the second-in-command to the CEO, owning day-to-day operational execution across all functions. They work in close partnership with the CEO on company strategy, oversee the COO and CFO, and often carry direct revenue responsibility for the go-to-market motion.
President compensation at SaaS companies is benchmarked close to CEO-level, reflecting the seniority of the role. Many Presidents work alongside a Chief of Staff and a Managing Director to coordinate execution across the organization. View all SaaS salary benchmarks.
Detailed President Compensation Breakdown
Percentile Band | Average Base Salary | # of salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25% | $40,218,073 | 39 salaries |
| Middle 50% | $135,716 | 76 salaries |
| Bottom 25% | $23,024 | 26 salaries |
What Drives Higher President Pay?
Company ARR and stage — Presidents at $50M+ ARR companies earn significantly more
Revenue responsibility — Presidents with P&L ownership command a premium
Prior track record scaling SaaS companies through growth stages
Board and investor composition influencing executive comp benchmarks
President Compensation Structure
Base salary is 40–55% of total compensation at growth-stage companies
Equity grants typically 1–4% depending on stage and whether founder or hired
Annual performance bonuses tied to ARR, NRR, or EBITDA targets
Long-term incentive plans (LTIPs) increasingly common at Series C+
