Forward Deployed Engineer
H-1B Salary Data · 60 certified filings
$159,127Avg. Salary
$100,000Minimum
$230,000Maximum
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary for Forward Deployed Engineer is $159,127 — 31% above the national median H-1B salary of $121,514. Based on 60 certified filings across all employers.
Section 1
What is the average H-1B salary for Forward Deployed Engineer?
The average H-1B salary for Forward Deployed Engineer is $159,127 based on 60 certified filings with the US Department of Labor. Salaries range from $100,000 to $230,000.
$159,127
Average
$100,000
Minimum
$230,000
Maximum
60
Filings
Top Companies Hiring Forward Deployed Engineer
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | $150,571 | 14 |
| Salesforce, Inc. | $171,057 | 13 |
| Federato Technologies, Inc. | $110,083 | 3 |
Section 2
Forward Deployed Engineer Salaries by City
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA | $164,273 | 13 |
| New York, NY | $150,927 | 18 |
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Section 3
Pay for this role varies by DOL wage level — see the H-1B wage levels I–IV explained with prevailing wage data per level.
Source: US Department of Labor LCA Disclosure Data. Category: Engineering. Updated: Q1 FY2025.