What they pay
Upstart salaries
The pay Upstart states on its open roles, as written in each posting and checked daily.
Median base pay
$181Ka year
The median of Upstart's 14 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
- $136K–$203K
- Posted ranges run from
- $100K–$276K
- A typical posted range
- $152K–$211K
- Under $130K: 4 postings
- $130K–$140K: 0 postings
- $140K–$150K: 0 postings
- $150K–$160K: 0 postings
- $160K–$170K: 3 postings
- $170K–$180K: 0 postings
- $180K–$190K: 0 postings
- $190K–$200K: 3 postings
- $200K–$210K: 1 posting
- $210K–$220K: 1 posting
- $220K–$230K: 0 postings
- $230K and up: 2 postings
By role
Upstart'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$199KStartups overall: $195K · Software Engineer salaries$169K–$205K · 5 roles
Every open role with pay
Best-paid first, as each posting states it
- $199.5K–$276K a year
Staff Applied Scientist
Remote (US) - $195.3K–$270.4K a year
Sr Manager Software Engineering
Remote (US) - $182.3K–$252.5K a year
Principal Data Scientist
Remote (US) - $166.9K–$242.4K a year
Senior Software Engineer
Remote (US) - $166.9K–$230.9K a year
Senior Software Engineer
Remote (US) - $166.9K–$230.9K a year
Senior Infrastructure Engineer
Remote (US) - $162.1K–$224.5K a year
Senior Technical Program Manager
Remote (US) - $142K–$196.6K a year
Software Engineer, Unsecured Installments
Remote (US) - $142K–$196.6K a year
Software Engineer II
Remote (US) - $138.6K–$192K a year
Performance Marketing Manager
Remote (US) - $105.5K–$145.9K a year
Senior Financial Analyst
New York, NY - $104.8K–$145K a year
Senior Operations Manager
Remote (US) - $104.8K–$145K a year
Senior Complaints Manager
Remote (US) - $99.8K–$138K a year
Diligence Program Lead
Remote (US)
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Upstart salaries: frequently asked questions
How much does Upstart pay?
As of October 2026, the median base pay on Upstart's open roles is $181K a year, across the 14 that state it in US dollars. The middle half pay between $136K and $203K, and the posted ranges run from $100K to $276K.
How much does Upstart pay software engineers?
The median across Upstart's 5 open software engineer roles that state pay is $199K a year, against $195K across startups.
Does Upstart post salary ranges?
On 14 of its 14 open roles (100%), as of October 2026. Each one's range is listed on this page as Upstart states it.