H.R. salary in SaaS startups in 2026

How much does a H.R. expect to make in SaaS startups? The average expected salary for H.R.s in SaaS startups is 120k per year, with a range from 30k to 280k. These amounts were gathered from Wellfound self-reported data and represent the median salary range. The salary range for H.R.s in SaaS startup varies depending on factors such as location, experience, skills, and startup stage.

119.8k

Average Salary

4 years

Average years of experience

Salary

The average salary for a H.R. in SaaS startups is $119,847, which is 6.4% lower than the average salary of $128,000 in SaaS startups. H.R. salaries in SaaS are based on exclusive Wellfound data. All data is updated on a weekly basis. Factors that may influence salary include: location, years of experience, title, size of company, and skill-set.

Top of market

$210,542/yr

Range $106k - $280k

Average

$119,847/yr

Range $65k - $154k

Below Average

$88,542/yr

Range $30k - $135k

Top Locations

The highest average salary a H.R. in SaaS can get in Boston, that is $160,000. This pay is 33.5% higher than the average H.R. salary in SaaS startups, which is $119,847. Salaries will vary based on your location. The top-paying markets in the US, on average, are currently: Boston (avg $160,000 per year), New York (avg $142,500 per year), Chicago (avg $128,500 per year). Remote jobs often pay based on the location you reside in.

Boston

$160k

New York

$142.5k

Chicago

$128.5k

Denver

$57k

Industries

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Years of experience

Below Average

Average

Top of Market

The highest average salary a H.R. in SaaS can get with 10+ years of experience, that is $90,000. This pay is 29.7% lower than the average salary in SaaS startups, which is $128,000. The salary range varies with years of experience and depends on other factors such as skill set, size of company, and industry.

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