Overview
Staff Engineer Salary Overview
- Bottom 25% Average
$32,223
Early-stage startups
- Middle 50% Average
$149,190
Growth companies
- Top 25% Average
$193,558
Late-stage/public companies
Staff Engineers at SaaS companies earn an average of $138,120, with typical salaries ranging from $128,877 to $165,500. Based on 47 real salary data points from SaaS companies.
Quartile bands
Detailed Staff Engineer Compensation Breakdown
Top 25%
$193,558
12 salaries
Middle 50%
$149,190
26 salaries
Bottom 25%
$32,223
9 salaries
Percentile Band | Average Base Salary | # of salaries |
|---|---|---|
| Top 25% | $193,558 | 12 salaries |
| Middle 50% | $149,190 | 26 salaries |
| Bottom 25% | $32,223 | 9 salaries |
Key insights
What Drives Higher Staff Engineer Pay?
Years of experience and proven track record
Company stage and funding (later stage typically pays more)
Technical expertise and specialization
Location and remote work policies
Staff Engineer Compensation Structure
Base salary is primary component
Equity grants common at growth-stage companies
Performance bonuses typically 10-20% of base
Benefits packages vary by company stage
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