2025 Compensation Data

    Startup Compensation Guide

    Access the latest compensation data for Sales, AI/ML, and Life Sciences roles at startups. Make informed hiring decisions.

    Sales (Tech & Biotech) Compensation

    SF Bay Area • Total Compensation (Base + Variable)

    Role
    25th %ile
    Median
    75th %ile
    SDR / BDR (Tech/Biotech)
    $70,000
    $85,000
    $110,000
    Account Executive
    $130,000
    $175,000
    $240,000
    Enterprise AE
    $200,000
    $280,000
    $380,000
    Sales Manager
    $220,000
    $290,000
    $380,000
    VP of Sales
    $320,000
    $420,000
    $550,000

    Note: Compensation figures represent total on-target earnings (OTE) including base salary plus variable compensation. Data sourced from 500+ startup placements across Life Sciences & Technology sectors. Updated Q4 2024.

    +12%

    Average YoY salary increase for AI/ML roles

    15-25%

    Remote discount vs. SF Bay Area rates

    500+

    Placements informing our data

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