Explore the highest-paying roles in the startup ecosystem for November 2025. All salary data is based on real job postings and converted to USD equivalents.
In November 2025, Head of Human Resources roles lead with the highest compensation at $400,000 per year. Other high-paying roles include Sales Director ($354,500) and Senior Director ($327,500).
| Rank | Role | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Head of Human Resources | $400,000 |
| #2 | Sales Director | $354,500 |
| #3 | Senior Director | $327,500 |
| #4 | Sales Manager | $327,000 |
| #5 | Enterprise Account Executive | $325,600 |
| #6 | Account Executive | $325,000 |
| #7 | Machine Learning Engineer | $323,519 |
| #8 | Medical Director | $317,674 |
| #9 | Account Director | $311,749 |
| #10 | Director | $300,000 |
In November 2025, startups in 🇺🇸 United States offer the highest compensation at $218,402 per year. Other top-paying countries include 🇨🇦 Canada ($190,484) and 🇪🇸 Spain ($189,071).
| Rank | Country | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 🇺🇸 United States | $218,402 |
| #2 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $190,484 |
| #3 | 🇪🇸 Spain | $189,071 |
| #4 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $180,308 |
| #5 | 🇦🇺 Australia | $173,719 |
| #6 | 🇫🇷 France | $106,453 |
| #7 | 🇮🇳 India | $64,866 |
