What they pay
STR salaries
The pay STR states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.
Median base pay
$162Ka year
The median of STR's 9 open roles that state pay in US dollars, as of October 2026. Each role counts at the middle of its range.
- Middle half of roles
- $133K–$205K
- Posted ranges run from
- $112K–$230K
- A typical posted range
- $138K–$185K
By role
STR's median for each role with at least three postings stating pay, next to what startups pay for it.
MedianMiddle half10th to 90th percentile
- Software Engineer$135KStartups overall: $195K · Software Engineer salaries$133K–$205K · 5 roles
Every open role with pay
Best-paid first, as each posting states it
- $180K–$230K a year
Lead Software Engineer
Woburn, MA - $180K–$230K a year
Lead Software Engineer
Arlington, VA - $180K–$230K a year
Lead Network Systems Researcher
Woburn, MA - $180K–$210K a year
Lead Research Engineer
US - $138K–$185K a year
Senior Systems Integration and Test Engineer
Woburn, MA - $120K–$150K a year
Software Developer
Woburn, MA - $112K–$154K a year
Software Engineer
Woburn, MA - $115K–$145K a year
DevSecOps Engineer
Arlington, VA - $115K–$145K a year
Software Engineer
Woburn, MA - $25–$54 an hour
Graphic Design Intern
Woburn, MA
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STR salaries: frequently asked questions
How much does STR pay?
As of October 2026, the median base pay on STR's open roles is $162K a year, across the 9 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $133K and $205K, and the posted ranges run from $112K to $230K.
How much does STR pay software engineers?
The median across STR's 5 open software engineer roles that state pay is $135K a year, against $195K across startups.
Does STR post salary ranges?
On 10 of its 10 open roles (100%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as STR states it.