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Benchmark startup salaries by role, level, and location. Data reflects typical ranges for venture-backed startups (2024-2025 estimates).
Typical Equity Ranges (% of company)
| Role | Pre-Seed | Seed | Series A | Series B |
|---|
| Co-Founder | 10-50% | 5-20% | — | — |
| C-Suite (non-founder) | 2-5% | 1-3% | 0.5-1.5% | 0.25-1% |
| VP / Director | 1-3% | 0.5-1.5% | 0.25-0.75% | 0.1-0.5% |
| Senior Engineer | 0.5-1.5% | 0.25-0.75% | 0.1-0.3% | 0.05-0.15% |
| Mid-Level | 0.25-0.75% | 0.1-0.4% | 0.05-0.15% | 0.02-0.08% |
| Junior | 0.1-0.5% | 0.05-0.2% | 0.01-0.08% | 0.01-0.04% |
Standard 4-year vesting with 1-year cliff. Equity ranges vary widely based on company valuation, role criticality, and negotiation.
Compensation Tips for Startups
Cash vs Equity: Early stage = lower cash + more equity. As you raise more, shift toward market-rate cash with less equity.
Benchmark Sources: Use Pave, Carta Total Comp, Levels.fyi, and Glassdoor for current data. These numbers are estimates.
Remote Adjustments: Many startups now use location-based pay bands (SF rate × location multiplier). Be transparent about your policy.