Hardware & Science Salary at Startups
Hardware and science roles at early-stage startups typically pay USD 110k to 207.5k a year, with a median of USD 155k.
Who is hiring hardware and science roles
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- 1,187open roles
- 425startups hiring
- 9%remote
Pay and the market
Industries
Robotics and manufacturing (215), biotech and life sciences (176) and climate and energy (173) startups have most of the openings.
Based on 353 job postings that state a salary, out of 1,187 open hardware and science roles.
What hardware and science work involves at an early-stage startup
You are often the first person to build, test or fix the thing. Lab and field work sit side by side, and results feed straight back into the design. A large employer would give you one instrument and one protocol, and an early startup gives you the whole bench.
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How much do hardware and science roles at early-stage startups pay?
Typically USD 110k to 207.5k a year, with a median of USD 155k. Startups that state a salary in the posting are the source.
Which startups are hiring the most hardware and science roles?
Alpaca Health (106 open roles), Lila Sciences (21) and Astera Institute (20).