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, Analyst roles lead with the highest compensation at $16,802,807 per year. Other high-paying roles include Head of Human Resources ($400,000) and Sales Director ($345,624).
| Rank | Role | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Analyst | $16,802,807 |
| #2 | Head of Human Resources | $400,000 |
| #3 | Sales Director | $345,624 |
| #4 | Senior Director | $337,112 |
| #5 | Enterprise Account Executive | $330,047 |
| #6 | Sales Manager | $327,000 |
| #7 | Account Executive | $325,000 |
| #8 | Machine Learning Engineer | $324,600 |
| #9 | Medical Director | $318,450 |
| #10 | Principal Software Engineer | $302,967 |
In November 2025, startups in 🇨🇦 Canada offer the highest compensation at $8,480,182 per year. Other top-paying countries include 🇺🇸 United States ($224,202) and 🇮🇪 Ireland ($211,415).
| Rank | Country | Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | 🇨🇦 Canada | $8,480,182 |
| #2 | 🇺🇸 United States | $224,202 |
| #3 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | $211,415 |
| #4 | 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $200,425 |
| #5 | 🇪🇸 Spain | $180,932 |
| #6 | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $166,890 |
| #7 | 🇦🇺 Australia | $162,822 |
| #8 | 🇩🇪 Germany | $117,377 |
| #9 | 🇫🇷 France | $103,418 |
| #10 | 🇮🇳 India | $70,880 |
